Using Conjunctions, Correlatives, and Logical Connectors?

Question

Fill in the blanks with appropriate conjunctions, correlatives, or logical connectors. The punctuation will give you clues as to which connecting type to use. Refer to Table 1 on p. 11 for a variety of choices.

Working in a large U.S. city can be exciting; ____________ , it can also cause problems. The noise from traffic can be irritating, _____________ the fumes from automobiles are dangerous. People often spend hours in traffic every day, so they inhale dangerous gases such as carbon monoxide. Of course, not everyone drives to work in a city. Either people can accept the inconveniences of waiting for public transportation _____________ they can try to get a taxi.______________ taxis tend to disappear when it is raining. They are convenient when available,_____________ they are an expensive means of transportation._____________ is transportation in a large city expansive and time-consuming,_____________  it can _____________ be dangerous. Muggings occur frequently on city streets,______________ crimes are often committed on subways._____________, going to work in a large city is frequently irritating, dangerous, and expansive.

texman · Accepted Answer

You need to become familiar with the various types of connections between sentences and thoughts.  If the two combined phrases are similar, then you will use "and".   If they are opposites, then you would use "but".   If either is possible, then you would use "or".    If the second phrase adds to the first, then you would use the combo of:  "not only"   and  "but also".   Try different words until the sentences make sense, and the entire paragraph flows with the same thought.  Good luck!

Using Conjunctions, Correlatives, and Logical Connectors?

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