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- 2. What are Conjunctive Adverbs? Conjunctive Adverbs: Explain the relationship between two ideas. Sometimes they explain better than "and," "but," or "or.” They can start a sentence. • John refused to apply for the job. Subsequently, he regretted his decision. ("Subsequently" shows a time relationship. They can join two sentences into a longer sentence • He went to the store; however, he did not buy anything. ("however" shows that something unexpected happened)
- 3. How to Use Conjunctive Adverbs If the conjunctive adverb comes at the beginning of a sentence, follow it with a comma. • John was tired after a long day at school. Therefore, he immediately took a nap when he got home. If you are joining two sentences, a semicolon (;) comes before the conjunctive adverb and a comma comes after it. • The school doesn’t allow pets; otherwise,I would have brought my puppy with me.
- 4. Some Examples of Conjunctive Adverbs Result: therefore, consequently, hence, accordingly Concession (even though this is true, this other thing is true too): nevertheless, still Addition: furthermore, also, similarly, besides Time: then, this time, finally Contrast: however, instead, otherwise Summary: thus
- 5. Examples of Joining Sentences Begin with two sentences that are related • My mother works as an accountant and a real estate agent. • She sometimes does some interior decorating. Join them using a conjunctive adverb • My mother works as an accountant and a real estate agent; furthermore, she sometimes does some interior decorating.
- 6. Another Example Begin with two sentences that are related • My dad does not go to sports events or concerts. • He watches them on television. Join them using a conjunctive adverb • My dad does not go to sports events or concerts; instead, he watches them on television.
- 7. Your Turn Here are two sentences that contrast. • Deshawn thought Maria was hot. • He was too scared to ask her out Join them with a conjunctive adverb that shows contrast. (Don't forget your semicolon and comma.)
- 8. Your Turn Here are two sentences that are related by time. • I plan to eat pizza for dinner. • I intend to play Black Ops for the remainder of the evening. Leave the first sentence alone. Begin your second sentence with a conjunctive adverb.
- 9. Your Turn Here are two sentences where one action results in another. • Jorge forgot to do his homework. • He won’t get to go on the field trip this week. Choose how to use your conjunctive adverb. Either join the sentences or begin your second sentence with a conjunctive adverb.
- 10. Problem Sentences Sometimes we use "and" but we really need to show a relationship in time. Incorrect:Tom went to soccer practice when school ended and completed his homework. Correct:Tom went to soccer practice when school ended; after that, he completed his homework. Why is the second version correct?
- 11. Some More Problem Sentences Incorrect: Foreman’s basketball team is undefeated, but they still have to practice every day. Correct: Foreman’s basketball team is undefeated; nevertheless, they still have to practice every day. Why is the second version correct? How are the meanings of "but" and "nevertheless" different?
- 12. Review The are used to connect two independent clauses (complete sentences) or to elaborate. To correctly punctuate remember that a semicolon (;) goes before the conjunctive adverb and a comma (,) goes after when joining 2 sentences. When elaborating and starting a new sentence a period(.) follows the first sentence and a comma (,) follows the conjunctive adverb that starts the second sentence.