There are three kinds of connecting words that can link two sentences: conjunctions, subordinators, and logical connectors. Conjunctions include FANBOYS words like "for", "and", "nor", and "but". Subordinators introduce dependent clauses and include words like "because", "if", and "although". Logical connectors are used more in writing and include words like "however", "therefore", and "consequently". The document provides examples of how to use commas with each type of connecting word.

1. Three Kinds of
ConnectingWords

2. You can
connect two
sentences with
three kinds of
words.
conjunctions Subordinators (or
subordinating
conjunctions)
Logical connectors
(FANBOYS) for, and,
nor, but, or, yet, so
(There are only seven
or them.)
Because, if, although,
when, even though,
since, … (there are a lot
of them)
However, therefore, for
example, in fact,
consequently, for this
reason … (there are a
lot of them
The campus is closed,
so we are studying
online.
We are studying online
because the campus is
closed. OR
Because the campus is
closed, we are studying
online.
The campus is closed.
Therefore (For that
reason), we are
studying on online. OR
The campus is closed;
therefore (For that
reason), we are
studying on online

3. Conjunctions:
FANBOYS (for,
and, nor, but,
or, yet, so).
Conjunctions: Put a comma before the conjunction when you combine
two complete sentences.
It was a nice day, so we went out for a walk.
I understand about conjunctions, but I’m confused about
logical connectors.
I live in Oakland, and a I work in San Leandro.
Maybe I will go to school next spring, or maybe I will take
a break.

4. Subordinators:
there are a lot
of them!
There is no comma if the subordinator is in the middle of the sentence.
If you start the sentence with the subordinator, then the there will a
comma after the first clause.
We went out for a walk because it was a nice day.
Because it was a nice day, we went out for a walk.
Although I understand about conjunctions, I am
confused about logical connectors.
Even though I am confused about logical connectors. I
understand about conjunctions.

5. Logical
Connectors:
There are a lot
of them!
They are used
more in writing
than in
conversation.
Start the second sentence with a logical connector. Put a comma after
the logical connector.
It was a nice day.Therefore, we went for a walk.
I understand about conjunctions. However, I’m
confused about logical connectors.
I live in Oakland. Also, I work in San Leandro.
Maybe I will go to school next spring. On the other hand,
maybe I will take a break.

6. Logical
Connectors:
There are a lot
of them!
They are used
more in writing
than in
conversation.
You can use ; (a semi-colon) instead of starting a new sentence.
It was a nice day; therefore, we went for a walk.
I understand about conjunctions; however, I’m confused
about logical connectors.
I live in Oakland; also, I work in San Leandro.
Maybe I will go to school next spring; on the other hand,
maybe I will take a break.