Conjunctive adverbs are words that connect two independent clauses. They can also be used to connect two sentences by acting like coordinating conjunctions. In this way two complete thoughts can be made into one. The conjunctive adverb will help make a smooth transition between the clauses. They do require a form of punctuation to carry between the two clauses. This is often done with the help of a colon or semicolon. These worksheets will help you use conjunctive adverbs properly in your sentences.
Conjunctive Adverbs – Find the word in the sentence they give you.
Connecting the Dots – A little multiple choice work for you.
Punctuating Sentences – What and where are the missing symbols.
Pop It Together – Write some original sentences now for your teacher.
The Horse Has Come – Choose the best conjunctive adverb from below to join each pair of sentences.
Fill Ins – Select an appropriate conjunctive adverb to join the following sentences and write it in the blank.
Original Sentences – Use each conjunctive adverb in an original sentence. Remember the pattern: Sentence; conjunctive adverb, sentence.
Adding Simple Sentences – On the lines provided, complete each of the sentences using one of the conjunctive adverbs given in parentheses.
Where is It? – Underline the conjunctive adverb in each sentence.
Family Fun Night – Choose the conjunctive adverb that best completes each sentence.
Alien Invasion – Read each sentence. Fill in the blank with one of the conjunctive adverbs above.
Write It Right – On the lines below, complete each of the sentences using one of the conjunctive adverbs in parentheses. Use correct punctuation.
Building Sentences – Read each pair of sentences below. On the lines underneath, use a conjunctive adverb to combine them into a single sentence.
The Birthday Party – Underline the conjunctive adverb in each sentence.
Conjunctive adverbs are parts of speech that ensure a smooth transition of elements or ideas in a sentence. Their job is almost similar to that of conjunctions. Conjunctive adverbs can be defined as those adverbs that perform the task of joining and connecting two or more clauses in a sentence. The presence of conjunctive adverbs in sentences is necessary to convey a clear sense of what is being expressed.
Other than simply connecting the clauses, adverbs are also sometimes used to demonstrate the sequence of element in a sentence, show the cause and effect relationship, and contrast or compare different ideas in a sentence.
Conjunctive adverbs can either join two main clauses, break or introduce a single clause, or show any other relationship between the elements within sentences. In almost all of these cases, conjunctive adverbs are moveable and can convey a proper sense even from more than one position in a sentence.
In written form, a comma or semicolon always precedes a conjunctive adverb that is joining two independent main clauses. A comma is also used in case these adverbs are used in the sentences alongside conjunctions. If these conjunctions are consisting of more than one syllable, then a comma is used before them when they are used at the start of the second clause in a sentence. A conjunctive adverb placed in the middle of any clause is surrounded by a full stop. However, this is not a hard and fast rule, and usually only applies to longer clauses.
Here are some of the most commonly used conjunctive adverbs in the English language:
- Therefore
- Whatsoever
- However
- In fact
- Nevertheless
- In Addition
- Nonetheless
- Indeed
- On The Other Hand
Conjunctive adverbs are words that are used to join two or more clauses together in a sentence. The presence of these conjunctive adverbs bring coherence in lengthy statements and also serve the function of making the meaning clearer for the readers. Most of the times, these conjunctive adverbs are used to join two independent clauses together in a sentence with the second clause introducing a new idea or topic within a single sentence.
Some of the most commonly used conjunctive adverbs in the English language include however, beside, nonetheless, indeed, in fact, likewise, furthermore, finally, conversely, etc. Here are some ways these adverbs can be used to introduce ideas:
Most commonly used conjunctive adverbs are used to join two main clauses and add more to the main idea. In such cases, the first clause in the sentence usually talks about one basic or generic thing. This clause is followed by a conjunctive adverb which is followed by another clause. The second clause that comes after the conjunctive adverb is the new idea, but is a subordinate to the basic information dispelled in the first clause of the sentence. Examples of such conjunctive adverbs include moreover, furthermore, otherwise etc.
Conjunctive adverbs are also used to join two clauses in such sentences where the second clause following the conjunctive adverb introduces an idea that is in contradiction to whatever has been explained in the first clause before the conjunctive adverb. Examples of such conjunctive adverbs include instead, however, nevertheless, and conversely.
Often these conjunctive adverbs are used to introduce an idea with some condition in the sentence. The idea with the conditions can start with any of the conjunctive adverb depending on the nature of the sentence and usually comes in the second part of the sentence.