Conjunctive Adverbs for intermediate learners
As their name requires, conjunctive adverbs are used to connect two clauses. They can be moved around in the sentence. So, read the article to learn the rules.
What Are Conjunctive Adverbs?
Conjunctive adverbs (also called adverbial conjunctions or subordinating adverbs) are used to connect two independent clauses together and show the relationship between them.
Common Conjunctive Adverbs
Below is a list of some of the most common conjunctive adverbs in English:
- However
- Also
- Besides
- Then
Now, let us see some examples:
The situation is not good right now.
As you can see, both clauses are independent.
Nothing good will come out of it.
Conjunctive Adverbs: Uses
Conjunctive adverbs are used in various contexts. We are going to discuss some of the most important ones below:
- Cause and Effect
- Adding Details
- Comparison
- Providing Examples
Cause and Effect
We can use conjunctive adverbs to show why something happened and what was the result. The first clause shows the cause and the second one indicates the effect. Some of the most commonly-used cause and effect conjunctive adverbs are as follows:
- Because
- As a result
- Consequently
- Therefore
Now, let us take a look at some examples:
She refused to talk to him.
He went to Stanford University.
Adding Details
We can use conjunctive adverbs to add ideas and extra information to the clause. Below are some of the commonly-used conjunctive adverbs in this category. Take a look:
- Also
- Besides
- Moreover
Let us examine some examples below:
I want to become an actress.
Morty will hurt you again.
Comparison
When we want to compare people, objects, or any other two things with each other, we can use conjunctive adverbs. Some of the most common conjunctive adverbs of comparison are listed below:
- Similarly
- Equally
- Likewise
Now take a look at the examples below:
He was a rustic boy.
She had a habit of constantly nagging.
Providing Examples
When we want to provide examples to support our claims, we can use conjunctive adverbs. Below is a list of common conjunctive adverbs used for this purpose:
- For example
- That is
- Namely
Now, let us take a look at some examples:
Listening to music helps you a lot.
Some famous stars,
Punctuation
When using conjunctive adverbs in sentences, there are specific rules for punctuation. If the clause before them is independent, we can use either a period or a semicolon between the independent clause and the conjunctive adverb. Take a look at the following example:
I don't want to continue this anymore.
If the clause begins with a conjunctive adverb, use a comma after it. Study the following example:
If the conjunctive adverb is put in the middle of the sentence, we usually put commas before and after it. Take a look at the following example:
Go for it,
Warning!
Please note that when the conjunctive adverb only has one syllable, we do not use any commas before or after it. Look at the following example:
Go to professor Rey's office and get her signature
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