1 The Lawyer Words Conjunctive AdverbsHe killed her; therefore, he must go to jail The Lawyer Words
2 List of Conjunctive AdverbsThis is a partial 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
3 Conjunctive Adverbs He killed her; therefore, he must go to jail So why are conjunctive adverbs called "Lawyer Words?" They are the types of words you might frequently hear in a formal situation, such as court.
4 * Many adverbs end in -ly, although not all of them. Conjunctive Adverbs What is an adverb? 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. (slowly, carefully, stupidly, magnificently)
5 Conjunctive Adverbs What is a conjunction?A conjunction is a part of speech that connects words and phrases and clauses. "Conjunction Junction, what's your function? Connecting words and phrases and clauses "
6 * comparing or contrasting, * showing a sequence of events, or Conjunctive Adverbs 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.
7 Conjunctive Adverbs Why use conjunctive adverbs?Addition: “in addition, next, still, also, again” Comparison: “also, likewise, similarly” Concession: “granted, of course” Contrast: “although, instead, in spite of, regardless” Emphasis: “indeed, of course, certainly” Illustrate: “for example, namely, thus, in conclusion” Summarize: “all in all, that is, in summary, finally” Time: “before, meanwhile, furthermore, lately, now, since, thereafter”
8 Conjunctive Adverbs 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.
9 Conjunctive Adverbs CLAUSE + SEMICOLON/PERIOD + CONJUNCTIVE ADVERB + COMMA + CLAUSE 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. Or …. Think of it as a Conjunctive Adverb Sandwich The Conjunctive Adverb is the lunchmeat; The two Ind. Clauses are the slices of bread; And the punctuation surrounding the Conjunctive Adverb are the condiments (like ketchup and mustard) ;
10 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.