connecting sentences: prepositional phrases

 Besides conjunctions and adverbial adjuncts, you may use a prepositional phrase to connect the ideas of two sentences.

Prepositional phrase = preposition + noun

You should use a full-stop or a semi-colon to separate the two sentences.

S1V1O1. Prepositional phrase + S2V2O2 Or  S1V1O1; prepositional phrase + S2V2O2

Examples of prepositional phrases are:

In fact; besides this; in addition; on the other hand; for example; on the contrary

e.g. Please don’t call me up. In fact, I don’t want to talk to you.

   John is keen on drawing. In addition, he has a talent for singing.

   Mary is not outspoken. On the contrary, she is reticent.

   Most Hong Kong people say they feel confident of Hong Kong future. On the other hand, there are many Hong Kong people applying for overseas residence