conjunctive adverbs

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What is a conjunctive adverb?

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A conjunctive adverb is a word that connects two independent clauses and shows the relationship between them, such as contrast, addition, or cause and effect.

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Give an example of a conjunctive adverb used in a sentence.

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"I wanted to go for a walk; however, it started to rain."

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What punctuation is typically used before a conjunctive adverb when connecting two independent clauses?

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A semicolon (;) is used before a conjunctive adverb.

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What punctuation is used after a conjunctive adverb?

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A comma (,) is used after a conjunctive adverb.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is the incorrect use of a comma to join two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.

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Identify the conjunctive adverb in this sentence: "She was tired; therefore, she went to bed early."

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The conjunctive adverb is 'therefore'.

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Can a semicolon be used to separate items in a complex list?

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Yes, a semicolon can be used to separate items in a list when the items themselves contain commas.

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What is the function of the conjunctive adverb 'however'?

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'However' indicates a contrast between two statements.

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What is the difference between a coordinating conjunction and a conjunctive adverb?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words or groups of words, while a conjunctive adverb connects independent clauses and shows the relationship between them.

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List three common conjunctive adverbs.

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1. Therefore 2. However 3. Moreover