Academic Writing Skills

Transitional or Conjunctive Adverbs

Lecturer: Mr Abdifatah Nur

 Transitional/Conjunctive Adverbs

• Transitional adverbs are connectors that join

clauses, or a whole paragraph.
 Common Conjunctive Adverbs

o Accordingly, also, o Likewise, meanwhile,

besides, consequently, moreover, nevertheless,
conversely, finally , next, otherwise,
furthermore, however, similarly, still, then,
indeed, instead. therefore, thus.
 Functions of Conjunctive Adverbs

Add Information Result

• Also, in addition • Consequently, therefore,

(to), additionally, thus.
furthermore,
besides, moreover.
 Functions of Conjunctive Adverbs

Sequence/Time Comparison
• Finally, next ,then, • Likewise, similarly, also.
meanwhile.
 Functions of Conjunctive Adverbs

Contrast Reinforce/Summarize
o However, despite, o Indeed, for example
although, instead, rather, certainly, thus, finally,
conversely,otherwise above all, all in all, in
conclusion.
Examples
• 1. The aquarium closed at 6; consequently,
we didn't get to see the sharks. (result)
• 2. Your dog got into our yard;
furthermore, he dug up all the flowers.
(adding information)
• 3. Erin finished her social studies
homework; meanwhile, Eric worked on
his narrative. (time))
Examples
• 4. Studies show that if you are right-handed,
your right fingernails will grow faster;
likewise, the fingernails on the left hand of a
left-handed person. (comparison)
• 5. We wanted to bring our dog on vacation.
However, the resort doesn’t allow pets.
(contrast)
Examples
• 6. Alicia was the only student to solve
the math problem; indeed, she is a
clever girl. (reinforce)
• 7. The platypus is a mammal that lays
eggs, has a bill like a duck, and is
poisonous. All in all, it's a very odd
creature! (summarize)
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