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.