Sentence Practice 2

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9. Main clauses connected with conjunctive adverbs and transitional phrases

Sentence Practice 2

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Many believed that the death of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in May 1994 signaled the end of the Kennedy era _____ that the Kennedy mystique had been put to rest much earlier

; others believed, however,, others believed; however,

The Chappaquidick incident implicated Ted Kennedy in the death of a woman _____ it cast a shadow over the idealized view that many had of the Kennedys.

; as a result,, as a result,

Jackie shunned the public eye during her lifetime _____ she managed to live a quiet, discreet life.

; in fact,, in fact,

Photographers and journalists followed her everywhere _____ no cameras were allowed.

, at her funeral; in contrast,; at her funeral, in contrast,

Her funeral was by invitation only _____ the invitations had been delivered by hand to those selected to attend.

, moreover,; moreover,

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