A short text passage focused on connector analysis:

Passage:

"The weather was cold, but we decided to go for a walk. Since it was early, the park was empty. Moreover, the silence was refreshing. We walked for an hour and then decided to get some hot chocolate. Although we were tired, we felt rejuvenated. Therefore, we planned another walk for the following day. Finally, we arrived home, happy and content."

Analysis Activity:

Instructions: Identify the connectors in the passage and specify their type (coordinating conjunction, subordinating conjunction, or transitional word/phrase).

1. but
2. Since
3. Moreover
4. and then
5. Although
6. Therefore
7. Finally

Answer Key:

1. but - Coordinating Conjunction
2. Since - Subordinating Conjunction
3. Moreover - Transitional Word/Phrase (Addition)
4. and then - Transitional Word/Phrase (Time) - (and is also a coordinating conj.)
5. Although - Subordinating Conjunction
6. Therefore - Transitional Word/Phrase (Cause/Effect)
7. Finally - Transitional Word/Phrase (Summary/Sequence)