List of Conjunctive Adverbs While writing, a list of conjunctive adverbs may be helpful for some people. The purpose of a conjunctive adverb is to show a relationship between clauses such as comparing or contrasting, showing a sequence of events, or showing a cause and effect. Conjunctive Adverbs An adverb is a part of speech that modifies a verb, adverb, adjectives, clauses, and sentences, anything but a noun. Many adverbs end in -ly, although not all of them. A conjunction is a part of speech that connects phrases and clauses. Therefore, a conjunctive adverb is a type of adverb that joins together two clauses. These clauses are usually independent clauses, otherwise known as complete sentences. To correctly punctuate a conjunctive adverb, a writer will use a semicolon or period at the end of the first independent clause. The conjunctive adverb is then used followed by a comma and the next independent clause.Punctuation[edit] The following rules are considered to be correct punctuation for conjunctive adverbs: Use a semicolon or period before the conjunctive adverb to separate two independent clauses joined by a conjunctive adverb. A conjunctive adverb is not strong enough to join two independent clauses without the aid of a semicolon. A comma may alternatively be used if a conjunction (and, but, etc.) appears between the first clause and the conjunctive adverb. Use a comma following the conjunctive adverb when it appears at the beginning of the second clause unless the adverb is one syllable. Like other adverbs, conjunctive adverbs may move around in the clause (or sentence) in which they appear. When they appear at the end of the clause, they are preceded by a comma. If they appear in the middle of the clause, they are normally enclosed in commas, though this rule is not absolute and is not always applied to very short clauses. Examples[edit] Independent clauses: He can leap tall buildings in a single bound; furthermore, Dwight Schrute is a hog. He can leap tall buildings in a single bound. Furthermore, Dwight Schrute is a hog. Bret enjoys video games; therefore, he is a crazy nerd. Bret enjoys video games. He is a crazy nerd. He went to the store; however, he did not buy anything. He went to the store. He did not buy anything. Stephanie lent me a barrel of pickled plums; consequently, she is my girlfriend. Stephanie lent me a barrel of pickled plums. She is consequently my friend. I sat down alongside Adam; henceforth, he sang. Elaine wanted to high-five the friendly giant; consequently, she had to jump to reach him. I walked to the store, and then I decided to go to the park. Jade was talking in class; therefore, she got in trouble. Examples of Conjunctive Adverbs in Sentences You must do your homework; otherwise, you might get a bad grade. I will not be attending the show. Therefore, I have extra tickets for anyone that can use them. Amy practiced the piano; meanwhile, her brother practiced the violin. Marion needed to be home early. Consequently, she left work at 3 p.m. List of Conjunctive Adverbs This is a partial list list of conjunctive adverbs. There are many more to choose from. Accordingly Additionally Also Besides Comparatively Consequently Conversely Finally Further Furthermore Elsewhere Equally Hence Henceforth However In addition In comparison In contrast Indeed Instead Likewise Meanwhile Moreover Namely Nevertheless Next Nonetheless Now Otherwise Rather Similarly Still Subsequently Then Thereafter Therefore Thus Yet
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