Conjunctive AdverbsConjunctive adverbs are words that join independent clauses into one sentence.
A conjunctive adverb helps you create a shorter sentence.
When you use a conjunctive adverb, put a semicolon ( ; ) before it and a comma (, ) after it.
We have many different sizes of this shirt ; however, it comes in only one color.
Some examples of conjunctive adverbs are : accordingly, also, besides, consequently, finally, however, indeed, instead, likewise, meanwhile, moreover, nevertheless, next, otherwise, still, therefore, then, etc.
The due date for the final paper has passed ; therefore, I could not submit mine on time.
There are many history books ; however, none of them may be accurate.
It rained hard ; moreover, lightening flashed and thunder boomed.
The baby fell asleep ; then, the doorbell rang.
The law does not permit drinking and driving anytime ; otherwise, there would be many more accidents.
Conjunctive adverbs look like coordinating conjunctions (and, but, or, so, for, yet, nor) ; however, they are not as strong as coordinating conjunctions and they are punctuated differently.
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 school.
She didn’t take a bus to work today.
Instead, she drove her car.
Jack wants a toy car for his birthday.
Meanwhile, Jill wants a dollhouse for her birthday.
They returned home.
Likewise, I went home.
[Quiz 27.
1]
Choose the right conjunctive adverb for the sentence.
1)Hurry up ; , you will be late for the train.
2)I studied hard for the exam ; , I failed.
3)Tom is a sportsman ; , his brother Tom is athletic.
4)He didn’t go to college.
, he started his own business.
5)He is not good - looking.
, he is popular among girls.