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2 | Support Words | Example Sentence | Support Phrases | Example Sentence | ||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | since | I started exercising regularly since it improves my health. | not only…but also | She is not only a brilliant scientist but also a compassionate mentor. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | that | He was so exhausted that he fell asleep immediately. | in addition | The team received praise for their innovation; in addition, they were awarded a substantial bonus. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
5 | as | He couldn’t come to the party as he was feeling unwell. | for this reason | The weather was severe; for this reason, the event was canceled. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | by | By studying hard, she was able to pass the exam. | the more (adjective), the more (adjective) | The more diligent you are, the more successful you will become. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
7 | and | She is an excellent musician and a talented artist. | serves to | His dedication serves to inspire others to work harder. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | also | He is a talented musician. Also, he is an an excellent cook. | as well as | She excels in mathematics as well as dominates the basketball court. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | moreover | The proposal is costly. Moreover, it’s impractical. | so…that | The movie was so captivating that everyone was on the edge of their seats. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
10 | likewise | She enjoys hiking; likewise, her brother is an outdoor enthusiast. | if only | If only he had studied harder, he would have passed the exam. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | equally | Her chemistry teacher is strict; her biology teacher is equally demanding. | only by | Only by working together can we achieve our goals. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | for | She took an umbrella for it looked like rain. | resulting from | The confusion resulting from the miscommunication caused delays. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
13 | when | When you eat right and exercise three times a week, your health is bound to improve. | in order to | She trained rigorously in order to win the championship. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | because | I love pizza because it is great. | just as | Just as a well-tended garden flourishes, so does a community thrive with care and cooperation. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
15 | thus | The experiment failed; thus, we need to reconsider our approach. | seem like | The improved policy changes seem like a step in the right direction. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | through | He was able to overcome his fears through beneficial therapy sessions. | no choice but to | The failing business had no choice but to declare bankruptcy and close its doors. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
17 | if | If you invest your money each month, you'll likely be rich in retirement. | only with | Only with hard work and determination can success be achieved. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
18 | which | She avoided unhealthy habits, which led to a healthy and productive life. | leads to/leading to/led to | Their thorough planning led to a flawless execution of the event. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
19 | given | Given his expertise, he was the perfect candidate for the job. | as (adjective) as it is (adjective) | The solution is as effective as it is simple. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
20 | with | With determination and effort, they achieved their goals. | from this | From this valuable experience, we learned how to tackle the next situation. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
21 | whereby | They developed an efficient workflow, whereby productivity increased. | such as | She noted numerous flaws in the writing, such as grammatical errors and awkward phrasing. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | therefore | It started raining; therefore we canceled the picnic. | in light of | In light of recent successes, the company is expanding its operations. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | indeed | The food was delicious; indeed, it was all gone in less than an hour. | have a tendency toward | The old building has a tendency toward frequent plumbing issues and structural weaknesses. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | then | John exerted much effort in improving his grades. He then graduated with honors. | tends to | The dedicated team tends to consistently exceed their project goals and deliver outstanding results. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
25 | who | The company is looking to promote an individual who exudes excellence. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
26 | in | In problematic instances such as these, it's important we assess the damage. | Less Obvious Support Words | Example Sentence | ||||||||||||||||||||||
27 | so | He trained hard, so he won the race. | make/made | She smiled warmly, making everyone in the room feel welcome. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
28 | like (similarity) | Like a peaceful lake on a beautiful day, her mind was calm. | have/has | He studied hard, having realized the importance of the exam. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | like (examples) | Let's look at the successful cases, like the strongest tech companies. | to | He stayed late at the office to finish the project. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | after | We celebrated after finishing the project successfully. | show/showing | He hid the report, showing his lack of honesty. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | whose | Let's recruit the successful people whose proven track records can help our firm. | demonstrate/demonstrating | She ignored the warnings, demonstrating her disregard for safety. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | where | We found ourselves in a difficult situation where communication broke down. | suggest | His constant lateness suggests a lack of commitment. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | seems | The community garden initiative seems poised to bring joy. | render/has rendered | The software malfunction renders the system useless. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | to be words | The abandoned factory is a breeding ground for unsafe conditions. | poses | The broken bridge poses a serious risk to travelers. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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37 | period . | The festival was a tremendous success. It attracted thousands of visitors and boosted local morale. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
38 | semi-colon ; | The team worked late into the night; they were determined to finish the project. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
39 | colon : | She has many talents: she is a skilled pianist and an excellent painter. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 | comma , | The charity event was a huge success, bringing in donations and raising awareness. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | dash -- | The neglected park—filled with litter and overgrown weeds—was a sad sight. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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