Conjunctive Adverbs
Conjunctive adverbs join independent clauses into one sentence and
facilitate creating a shorter sentence. When using a conjunctive adverb, put a
semicolon (;) before and a comma (,) after it.
Some examples of conjunctive adverbs are: accordingly,
besides, consequently, finally, however, indeed, instead, likewise, meanwhile,
moreover, nevertheless, otherwise, still, therefore, then, etc.
·
The due date for submission has passed; therefore,
I could not make mine on time.
·
It rained hard; moreover, lightening flashed
and thunder boomed.
·
We have different methods of implementation; however,
all result in the same output.
A conjunctive adverb is also used in a single main clause. In this
case, a comma (,) is used to separate the conjunctive adverb from the
sentence.
·
I woke up very late this morning. Nevertheless, I
wasn’t late to office.
·
She didn’t take the cab to work today. Instead, she
drove her car.
·
They returned home. Likewise, I went home.
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