Use

We can use conjunctive adverbs to join two clauses. Conjunctive Adverbs can also introduce, interrupt, or conclude a single main clause. Conjunctive adverbs help make smooth transitions between ideas.

Example:

Running is fun; also it is healthy exercise.

Explanation:

The conjunctive adverbs also joins the two main clauses.

How to build

Some of the most commonly used conjunctive adverbs are accordingly, also, besides, consequently, conversely, finally, furthermore, hence, however, indeed, instead, meanwhile, moreover, nevertheless, next, otherwise, still, subsequently, then, and therefore. The different conjunctive adverbs describe different relationships between the clauses.

When a conjunctive adverb connects two complete ideas, we use a semicolon to connect the two clauses, and we use a comma after the conjunctive adverb.

• He was a fast runner; therefore he won many races.

When a conjunctive adverb is used to introduce, interrupt, or conclude a single main clause, we use commas to separate the conjunctive adverb from the rest of the sentence.

• My friends are coming to visit. Therefore, we need to clean the house.

More Examples

• He travelled through Europe; subsequently, he learned to speak English.

• He was always afraid of planes; nevertheless, he became a pilot.