Combining Sentences with THAMOs

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What does THAMOs stand for?

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THAMOs stands for: Therefore, However, Also, Moreover, and Otherwise. These are transitional words used to connect sentences.

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What is the purpose of using THAMOs in writing?

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THAMOs are used to create smooth transitions between sentences, helping to clarify relationships between ideas.

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What is the correct THAMO to use in this sentence: 'You need to work harder ________________ you'll get fired.'

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;otherwise,

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What is the correct THAMO to use in this sentence: 'He is a very weak president ________________ most people support him.'

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; nevertheless,

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What is the correct THAMO to use in this sentence: '__________ he did not feel like getting any work done today and got a bad grade.'

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However,

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What is the correct THAMO to use in this sentence: 'We wanted to go to the beach; ________________, it started to rain and we stayed at home.'

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however

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What is the correct THAMO to use in this sentence: 'Bringing slime to class  _________________is a mistake.'

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, however,

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How do you punctuate a sentence using a THAMO?

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When using a THAMO to connect two independent clauses, use a semicolon before the THAMO and a comma after it.

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What is an example of a sentence using 'therefore'?

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I studied hard for the test; therefore, I passed with flying colors.

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What is an example of a sentence using 'however'?

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It was raining outside; however, we decided to go for a walk.