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Conjunctive Adverbs

A conjunctive adverb is a type of adverb that connects clauses or sentences together. These adverbs help establish relationships of time, cause and effect, comparison, and contrast between the ideas in a text.

Here are some examples of conjunctive adverbs used in sentences:

1. Time: She studied all night; consequently, she aced the exam.
2. Cause and Effect: The car broke down; therefore, they had to walk home.
3. Comparison: John is taller than his brother; moreover, he is also smarter.
4. Contrast: The weather forecast predicted rain; nonetheless, they decided to go on a picnic.

Conjunctive adverbs can be extremely useful in improving the flow and coherence of your writing.

Related Products:

Below are some books available on Amazon that can help you improve your understanding and usage of conjunctive adverbs:

• The Writer's Digest Grammar Desk Reference
• The Penguin Dictionary of English Grammar
• Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing