Grammar Toolkit Conjunctive adverbs Grammar Toolkit Conjunctive adverbs Conjunctive adverbs are adverbs that act like conjunctionsthey connect the information in two clauses or sentences ID: 246312
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What are conjunctive adverbs?
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Conjunctive adverbsSlide2
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Conjunctive adverbs
Conjunctive adverbs are adverbs that
act
like conjunctions—they connect the information in two clauses or sentences.
You thought I couldn’t eat a whole jar of jam;
however
, you were wrong.
Similarly
, you were wrong to think I’d only eat one!Slide3
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Conjunctive adverbs
If the
adverb
joins two sentences
or
appears in the middle of a clause, it usually
needs
a comma or two.
Emily finished her project last Friday.
Nevertheless
,
she is very busy this week
.
My dentist is busy all this week. His
schedule is
full
, furthermore,
until late
next month!
The
bus broke down and the traffic was heavy
; therefore
we were late.
If the adverb joins two clauses, it needs a semicolon. If you think a pause is needed as well, add a comma.
There was a blackout
and Tom sprained his ankle
; however,
we
managed to put
on a
great show.Slide4
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Conjunctive adverbs
There are many conjunctive adverbs.
Sort
these ones by their basic meaning.
at the same time or
later
similarly
furthermore
finally
however
likewise
consequently
nevertheless
thus
meanwhile
therefore
as a
consequence
in the same
way
in spite of
nonethelessSlide5
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Conjunctive adverbs
Short phrases can act like conjunctive
adverbs
, connecting the information in two clauses
or
sentences. They
use
the same punctuation
as
conjunctive adverbs.
Complete each sentence with a
phrase. Remember
to use commas and semicolons.
I made his meal myself.
I made
everyone’s
meal.
Teri has superhero
powers
she
can walk up walls.
Four times two equals
eight.
four
is a factor of eight.
Oliver has trained for
months
a
marathon is a tough race.
for example as
a matter of
fact in
other
words even
so
As a matter of fact,
; for example,
In other words,
; even so,Slide6
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Conjunctive adverbs
An adverb adds meaning to a verb, adjective or another adverb. Conjunctive adverbs act like conjunctions, connecting information between clauses or sentences.
A conjunctive adverb between two sentences, or within a clause, usually needs a comma or two.
A
conjunctive adverb between two clauses needs
a
semicolon.
Phrases can act like conjunctive adverbs.
In the following sentence, the conjunctive adverb is
red
:
The team didn’t play very well;
however
, they did play fairly.Slide7
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Conjunctive adverbs
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