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List of Conjunctive Adverbs

While writing, a list of conjunctive adverbs may be helpful for some people. The purpose of a conjunctive adverb is to show a relationship between clauses such as comparing or contrasting, showing a sequence of events, or showing a cause and effect.

Conjunctive Adverbs

An adverb is a part of speech that modifies a verb, adverb, adjectives, clauses, and sentences, anything but a noun. Many adverbs end in -ly, although not all of them. A conjunction is a part of speech that connects phrases and clauses. Therefore, a conjunctive adverb is a type of adverb that joins together two clauses. These clauses are usually independent clauses, otherwise known as complete sentences. To correctly punctuate a conjunctive adverb, a writer will use a semicolon or period at the end of the first independent clause. The conjunctive adverb is then used followed by a comma and the next independent clause.

Examples of Conjunctive Adverbs in Sentences

  • You must do your homework; otherwise, you might get a bad grade.
  • I will not be attending the show. Therefore, I have extra tickets for anyone that can use them.
  • Amy practiced the piano; meanwhile, her brother practiced the violin.
  • Marion needed to be home early. Consequently, she left work at 3 p.m.

List of Conjunctive Adverbs

This is a partial list list of conjunctive adverbs. There are many more to choose from.

  • Accordingly
  • Additionally
  • Also
  • Besides
  • Comparatively
  • Consequently
  • Conversely
  • Finally
  • Further
  • Furthermore
  • Elsewhere
  • Equally
  • Hence
  • Henceforth
  • However
  • In addition
  • In comparison
  • In contrast
  • Indeed
  • Instead
  • Likewise
  • Meanwhile
  • Moreover
  • Namely
  • Nevertheless
  • Next
  • Nonetheless
  • Now
  • Otherwise
  • Rather
  • Similarly
  • Still
  • Subsequently
  • Then
  • Thereafter
  • Therefore
  • Thus
  • Yet
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