Conjunctive Adverbs

Conjunctive
Meaning Usage Synonyms Examples
Adverb
To introduce a fact or
In a way that is She had a headache;
situation which is a result or 1- Consequently
appropriate to the accordingly, she
Accordingly consequence of something 2- Therefore
particular decided to go to the
that you have just referred 3- As a result
circumstances. doctor.
to.
It is used in positive Modern phones are
Also In addition to sentences to add an and harmful; also, they’re
agreeing thought. expensive.
To make an extra comment Don’t be rude to
In addition to what
Besides that adds to what you have In addition to animals; besides, those
has been said.
just said. are mine.
It is a sentence
She didn’t study for the
connector that To show that one thing 1- As a result
Consequently exams; consequently,
means as a result resulted because of another. 2- therefore
she failed.
or therefore
She didn’t like her new
In addition to what
To add a point to an 1- In addition classmate; furthermore,
Furthermore has just been
argument 2- besides she didn’t even
stated
introduce herself.
To introduce a statement
In whatever 1- Though He was sick, however,
however that contrasts with was has
manner or way 2- yet he tried to work hard
just been said.
To emphasize a statement
or response confirming 1- Actually I read about 30 books
Indeed In reality
something already 2- surely this year, indeed.
suggested.
She did not make a
In a place of 1- rather
Instead To introduce alternatives braid; instead, she tied
something 2- alternatively
her hair in a ponytail.
It is used to connect They were trying to find
In the
While something references to two actions a solution; meanwhile,
Meanwhile meantime
else is happening that are happening another problem
simultaneously. surfaced.
To introduce new
My Father is a writer;
As a further information that adds to or
Moreover Furthermore moreover, he is a
matter. supports what you have said
professor.
previously.
To say something that
Despite something This family is poor;
contrasts with what has just
Nevertheless that you have just However nevertheless, they’re
been said.
mentioned. happy.
To say something that We will clean the living
After something
Next happens immediately after Subsequently room; next, we will eat
else.
something else. lunch.
In circumstances To state what the result She doesn’t have
Otherwise else
different from would be if something did enough money;
 otherwise, she could’ve
those present or not happen or if the situation
been able to buy the
considered. were different.
dress.
To emphasize that
The weather was bad;
Despite what has something remains the case
Still Nevertheless still, we visited our sick
just been said. or is true in spite of what you
aunt.
have just said.
1-You need to
1-to say that one thing
understand the lesson;
1-After happens after another, or is
then, solve the
something. after another on a list. 1-Next
Then assignment.
2-In that 2-To state the logical result 2-Therefore
2-If you need
case. of a particular statement or
permission; then, why
situation.
don’t you ask for it?
To introduce the logical Her hands were injured;
For that
Therefore result of something that has Consequently therefore, she couldn’t
reason
just been said. write for week.
 Transitional Expressions

Expression Meaning Usage Examples

A thing that is
To introduce the effect of
caused or Tommy was injured; as a result, he
As a result something that has just been
produced by couldn’t go to school
mentioned.
something else
To introduce something chosen as Try to be helpful; for example, clean
For Example For instance
a typical case. your room.

This device is so advanced; for

To introduce something chosen as
For instance As an example instance, it has a Super AMOLED
a typical case.
capacitive touch screen.

She’s so busy; in addition, she didn’t

In addition Furthermore To add a point to an argument.
make last week’s assignment.

To indicate that you are giving One species of spiders is Hobo

In fact In reality more detailed information about Spiders; in fact, there is a lot of
what you have just said. interesting information about them.
To introduce or follow a
clarification, interpretation, or I read the book; that is, I read most of
That is In other words
correction of something already it.
said.
To present factors which are
On the other She wants to become a doctor; on the
despite opposed or which support
hand other hand, she likes art.
opposing opinions
To introduce a simpler explanation
We don’t need you anymore in this
In other words That is to say or interpretation of something that
company; in other words, you’re fired.
has just been said.