This document discusses different types of conjunctions, including correlative conjunctions which connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance, and conjunctive adverbs which connect independent clauses and indicate the relationship between ideas. It provides examples of common correlative conjunctions like "whether...or" and conjunctive adverbs like "however", "therefore", "consequently", and "furthermore", explaining their meanings and usage.
This document discusses different types of conjunctions, including correlative conjunctions which connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance, and conjunctive adverbs which connect independent clauses and indicate the relationship between ideas. It provides examples of common correlative conjunctions like "whether...or" and conjunctive adverbs like "however", "therefore", "consequently", and "furthermore", explaining their meanings and usage.
This document discusses different types of conjunctions, including correlative conjunctions which connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance, and conjunctive adverbs which connect independent clauses and indicate the relationship between ideas. It provides examples of common correlative conjunctions like "whether...or" and conjunctive adverbs like "however", "therefore", "consequently", and "furthermore", explaining their meanings and usage.
Example: "Not only is he intelligent, but also he's very funny."
"whether...or" - used to present alternatives or to express a choice between two options. Example: "I'm not sure whether I'll go to the concert or stay home and watch a movie." These are the most common correlative conjunctions. They are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance or grammatical structure and to bring clarity to the meaning of a sentence. Conjunctive adverbs with examples Conjunctive adverbs are words that connect independent clauses in a sentence, and are used to indicate a relationship between the ideas expressed in the clauses. Here are some examples of conjunctive adverbs and how they are used in sentences: "however" - used to indicate a contrast or exception to what was just said. Example: "I'm going to the store, however, I'm not sure what I need to buy." "therefore" - used to indicate a logical conclusion or result. Example: "I'm tired, therefore, I'm going to bed." "consequently" - used to indicate a result or consequence of an action. Example: "I didn't study for the test, consequently, I failed it." "furthermore" - used to add emphasis or to introduce additional information. Example: "I'm tired, furthermore, I have a headache." "meanwhile" - used to indicate that something is happening at the same time as another event. Example: "I'm going to the store, meanwhile, my friends will be at the park." "besides" - used to add emphasis or to introduce additional information. Example: "I'm tired, besides, I don't feel well." "then" - used to indicate a logical sequence or to connect two ideas in a sentence. Example: "I'm going to bed now, then I'll wake up early." "hence" - used to indicate a logical conclusion or result. Example: "I'm tired, hence, I'm going to bed." These are some common conjunctive adverbs, they are used to connect independent clauses, indicate the relationship between ideas, and bring clarity to the meaning of a sentence. 36