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Adverbial Conjunctions

Adverbial Conjunctions. (Semi-Colon Connectors) (Conjunctive Adverbs) . The most common semi-colon connectors. Therefore = so On the other hand = but Furthermore = and As a result = so Similarly = and However = but These may sound strange because we don’t use them much in speaking.

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Adverbial Conjunctions

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  1. Adverbial Conjunctions (Semi-Colon Connectors) (Conjunctive Adverbs)

  2. The most common semi-colon connectors • Therefore = so • On the other hand = but • Furthermore = and • As a result = so • Similarly = and • However = but These may sound strange because we don’t use them much in speaking.

  3. One way to Use Semi-Colon Connectors • Clause ; connector, clause. • She didn’t study; therefore, she failed the test. • I feel very sick; however, I’m going to work. • My sister loves all sports; on the other hand, I love music. • Bekir is a great athlete; similarly, he is an excellent student.

  4. Another way to Use Semi-Colon Connectors • Clause. Connector, clause. • She didn’t study. Therefore, she failed the test. • I feel very sick. However, I’m going to work. • My sister loves all sports. On the other hand, I love music. • Bekir is a great athlete. Similarly, he is an excellent student.

  5. BE CAREFUL! Don’t use too many semi-colons. More than 2 or 3 on a page might look funny.

  6. A More Complete List • http://www.yourdictionary.com/grammar/adverbs/list-of-conjunctive-adverbs.html

  7. Practice • http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/conjunctiveadverb.htm • http://www.learnenglishfeelgood.com/ell-conjunctive-adverbs-test1.html • http://lyncannaday.org/Grammar/conjadv.htm • http://webhome.broward.edu/~dshaw/handouts/Pointers%20%28Conjunctive%20Adverbs%29%20Exercise.html

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