The Raiders Lost Ago

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1. FIRST, write the TWO independent clauses (sentences) you want to connect BELOW.

The Raiders lost yesterday. My dad was very happy about it.

2. Combine these sentences with a coordinating conjunction: and, or, yet, but, so, nor (Don't forget the comma.)

The Raiders lost yesterday, and my dad was very happy about it.

3. Now combine the sentences with a semi-colon. (Remember, now you won't use a coordinating conjunction!)

The Raiders lost yesterday; my dad was very happy about it.

4. Finally, add a transition word, also called a conjunctive adverb, to make your sentence even more precise!

The Raiders lost yesterday; therefore my dad was very happy.

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