What are “conjunctive adverbs”?
The purpose of conjunctive adverbs is to join clauses, phrases, or ideas. When joining two independent clauses, conjunctive adverbs are performing the same function as coordinating conjunctions; however, the rules of punctuation are different (Simmons 2013).
Here is a list of common conjunctive adverbs:
The Rules
Usage
Links
References
- Simmons, Robin L. "The Conjunctive Adverb." The Conjunctive Adverb. N.p., 2013. Web. 14 Nov. 2013. <http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/conjunctiveadverb.htm>.