The writing resource packet

Condition
if, unless
Unless I have a powerful personal 
computer, it will be impossible for me to
finish the assignments for my Senior
database class. 
Contrast
even though, although,
Although my high school has a computer 
Though
lab open until 5:00 p.m., it is too crowded 
and noisy there for me to get my
assignment done. 
Purpose  
so that , so
I decided to buy an HP computer so that 
my computer would be compatible with
those that we are working with at school. 
Example Sentences 
1. The man told us to get out of the lake, for a storm was headed our way. 
2. We couldn’t find an open restaurant, so we decided to go home to eat. 
3. Do you know Mr. Melton, or shall I introduce you? 
4. We worked on our project for hours, but we still didn’t finish it. 
5. The crowd cheered loudly for the Kings victory, and they went home happy. 
6. I didn’t like the salad dressing, nor did I like the waiter. 
7. A seahorse’s eyes swivel independently; it can spot prey in any direction. 

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Scott Victor 
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last updated: 9/4/2013 
Dead Words List
Some words in the English language are used so much that they become cliché and lose their power. 
These words are called “dead words.” As you move through your drafts, make sure that you eliminate 
dead words and replace them with some of the suggestions below. 
things/stuff—activities, work, concrete objects, ornaments, decorations, something specific. 
also—too, moreover, besides, as well as, in addition to, furthermore 
awesome, cool, rad—fine, wonderful, marvelous, grand, fantastic, incredible 
scared—afraid, fearful, terrified, frightened