Conjunctive adverbs:
These adverbs can just connect 2 independent clauses
These conjunction are divided into 5 groups based on their function:
۱. Conjunctive adverbs of addition:
besides – furthermore – moreover – in addition – in fact – also – additionally
Watching TV is a passive activity; in addition, it wastes people’s time.
۲٫ Conjunctive adverbs of cause / result:
therefore – consequently – as a result – thus – hence
Smoking is dangerous to one’s life; therefore, it is banned in public places.
۳. Conjunctive adverbs of contrast:
however – nevertheless – still – on the contrary – nonetheless
Overseas student experience a different life; however, they may feel homesick.
*The structure of the sentence after on the contrary must be opposite the one before or after that …
Example:
The teacher wasn’t angry with the …; on the contrary, he was happy with …
Smoking is dangerous; still, millions of people …
۴٫ Conjunctive adverbs of condition:
otherwise
We must save on water sources; otherwise, we will run out of potable water in future.
۵٫ Conjunctive adverbs of sequence:
then – later – afterward
At first, I decided to join the demonstration; later changed my mind.
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