Erika Gomez 20180745

ILE - 305

PUNCTUATION/CAPITALIZATION EXERCISE, SIGNAL WORDS, WRITING PRACTICE

A. Insert the appropriate punctuation in the following sentences. Also, according to your
knowledge, correct any errors relating to capitalization.

1) Traveling with my best friend was a wonderful experience, but the time passed too
quickly.
2) I felt really tired; however, I couldn't fall asleep.
3) Fortunately, even though I still have a lot of work to do this semester it is an easier one
than last.
4) When we meet let's go to eat do some shopping and get some ice cream.
5) The housekeeping staff went on strike, consequently the hotel faced some big problems.
6) Confucius said “Those who think they can and those who think they can't be usually both
right.”
7) Let's plan to bring these snacks for movie day: chips, salsa, a sweet treat and something
cold to drink.
8) Is the next graduation coming up in June?
9) Inform your friends those who were not present at Monday’s meeting what will be going
on in the coming weeks.
10) Nowadays, things are changing rapidly.
11) There are some things that can be changed, but a lot of work will be required.
12) Life is challenging isn't it.

B. Categorize the following transition/signal words: those that are used to compare, to contrast,
to indicate a cause, and to state an effect. Then, write a well-developed paragraph or more
according to the title: “Life in the Dominican Republic”. Include a few of the signal words
below.

yet, although, so, even though, more than, also, thus, leads to, as a result, because, just as,
but, on the other hand, both, however, hence, unlike, furthermore, due to, consequently, less than, for,
therefore, nevertheless, in order to.

Compare/Contrast: yet, although, even though, but, on the other hand, both, however, unlike,
less than, Just as, more than.

Cause: because, due to.

 Effect: thus, leads to, as a result, because, hence, due to, consequently, for, therefore, so, in order
to.

Additional Info: also, furthermore.

“Life in the Dominican Republic”.

It is based on an enriching society and very different from the others. Although the level of poverty
of a large part of the population is observed, the happiness and goodness of the people is not
compared to another country. On the other hand, there are the fabulous landscapes and beaches,
and the warm climate of the Caribbean. Hotels and Resorts in the Dominican Republic are
internationally recognized, which are highly attended by both residents and people from abroad.
The vast majority of these hotels and resorts are found in the eastern part of the country, Bavaro
and Punta Cana. Dancing, partying, and good humor are an essential part of the Dominican
lifestyle, furthermore sharing everything they have. The Dominican Republic has a high culinary
diversity that includes both types of food which are: Creole and International, with miles of
restaurants distributed throughout the country. Finally, what most characterizes life in the
Dominican Republic is the human quality of the country's people. We are known for being warm,
respectful, kind, honest people and we treat foreigners with extreme cordiality. As a result, you
will always find an extraordinary service and a person willing to help you with whatever you need.