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Conjunctive Adverbs

 indicate a connection between two independent clauses in one sentence


 link the ideas in two or more sentences
 show relationships between ideas within an independent clause.

Examples of Conjunctive Adverbs:


Also similarly
Finally likewise
Then furthermore
Moreover therefore
However otherwise
consequently
A semicolon and a comma are used together when a conjunctive adverb separates
two main clauses.
I wanted to go; however, I was too busy.
These things really happened; otherwise, I wouldn't have claimed to have seen
them.
The check was for more than the balance; consequently, it bounced.
We have many different sizes of this shirt; however, it comes in only one color.
The due date for the final paper has passed; therefore, I could not submit mine on
time.
Subordinating conjunctions
Subordinating conjunctions are conjunctions that are used at the beginning of
subordinate clauses.
Some examples of these conjunctions are; although, after, before, because, how,
if, once, since, so that, until, unless, when etc.
He came to work, although he felt sick.
Although my mum told me to come home early, I stayed out late.
He became rich because he was smart and worked hard.
You can watch TV if you finish your homework.
Independent Clause
An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb and
expresses a complete thought. An independent clause is a sentence.
Dependent Clause
A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb but does
not express a complete thought. A dependent clause cannot be a sentence.

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