Conjunctive adverb
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A conjunctive adverb is an adverb that connects two clauses. Conjunctive adverbs show cause and effect, sequence, contrast, comparison, or other relationships. They usually appear between independent clauses or sentences, but may join a dependent clause to a main (independent) clause.
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[edit] Common Conjunctive Adverbs
- accordingly
- again
- also
- besides
- consequently
- finally
- furthermore
- hence
- henceforth
- however
- incidentally
- moreover
- namely
- nevertheless
- otherwise
- that is
- then
- therefore
- thus
[edit] Punctuation
The following rules are considered to be correct punctuation:
- Use a comma following the conjunctive adverb.
- Use a semicolon to separate two independent clauses joined by a conjunctive adverb.
- Use a comma to separate a dependent clause from a main clause joined by a conjunctive adverb.
[edit] Examples
Independent clauses:
- He wears a leather jacket; furthermore, John is a headbanger.
Dependent clause:
- John eats some dairy products, namely, butter and milk.
[edit] Source
HyperGrammar: What is an Adverb?. Copyright 1994, 1995, and 1996 by the Faculty of Arts at the University of Ottawa.
