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although, but, however
All of these words join clauses in
sentences, but they are different
parts of speech.
This presentation explains the impact
of the word choice on sentence
pattern and punctuation.

For use with Technical Editing 3e 2
although, but, however
Semantic similarity
These three words are related
semantically (in meaning):
they all signal a contrast in the
information that follows with the
information that precedes.

For use with Technical Editing 3e 3
although, but, however
Structural difference
However, these words differ
structurally: they are different parts
of speech and affect sentence patterns
in different ways.

For use with Technical Editing 3e 4
Semantic similarity
Structural difference
An editor needs to know the
structural difference in order to
punctuate sentences correctly.

For use with Technical Editing 3e 5
although, but, however
sentence patterns and
punctuation
Punctuation errors can result from
using the words as
interchangeable.
Misreading can result from errors.