Another tip for writers: A simple reminder about conjunctions.

Another writing tip, this one uses the phrase A WHITE BUS as a reminder about conjunctions with which you can begin dependent clauses. This helps to make our writing more interesting.


A dependent clause is a phrase that must be attached to an independent clause — a series of words that can stand on its own as a sentence — to make grammatical sense.


Below, you'll find the words or phrases that the letters in A WHITE BUS represent, and sample sentences in which they're employed.


A1. "After dinner, we'll go see a movie."
2. "Although I'd rather not, I'll make an exception."
3. "As you know, she's rather eccentric."
W4. "When we're done, let's get some ice cream."
5. "Whenever I go, I try to see something I've never seen before."
6. "Whether or not you agree, I think it looks fine."
7. "Where I go, they always have sales."
8. "Wherever I go, I try to enjoy myself."
9. "While I'm there, I play music on a jukebox."
H10. "How is it that even though you go there all the time, you've never noticed that before?"
I11. "If you find out, please let me know."
12. "In case you hadn't heard, I couldn't care less."
13. "In order to enjoy your trip, take your time and enjoy the sights."
T14. "That I like wearing red — that has never been in dispute."
15. "Though I'm flexible, I draw the line about that."
E16. "Even if it is true, I'll forgive him."
17. "Even though I'd heard the song before, I hadn't known who sang it."
18. "Ever since I met her, I haven't been able to think about anything else."
B19. "Because I've been there before, I'd rather go somewhere else."
20. "Before I saw the house, I was ready to just rent an apartment."
U21. "Unless you're willing to wait, you'll have to come back tomorrow."
22. "Until we find it, we can't leave."
S23. "Since then, I've had a different opinion of him."
24. "So sure were you of your theory about them, you ignored evidence that you were wrong."
25. "So that I'm sure I understand you, please repeat what you said."

Author Norm Applegate:Into the Basement

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Source: Daily Writing Tips