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finally, likewise, otherwise, undoubtedly, | finally, likewise, otherwise, undoubtedly, | ||
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== Examples of Using Conjunctive Adverbs with Punctuation == | |||
'''How to punctuate conjunctive adverbs:''' | |||
When a conjunctive adverb connects two [https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/598/01/ independent clauses] in one sentence, it is followed by a semicolon and then usually a comma. | |||
'''Example:''' Alice read her book; therefore, she was able to go to the party. | |||
''As you can see, semi-colon is put after book, and because therefore is the adverb, we follow it with a comma.'' | |||
Due to budget cuts, critics on rotten tomatoes may lose their jobs; consequently, their finances may fall apart. | |||
'''If a conjunctive adverb is used in any other position in a sentence, it is set off by commas.''' | |||
''Example:'' Meanwhile, Alice continues to read Science Fiction while soaking her feet in the bath. | |||
Bruce Springstien, however, maintains a huge smile as he walks through the vacant house. | |||
''The adverbs used here are meanwhile and however: when used properly, they are almost always followed by a comma.'' | |||
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[http://www.noslangues-ourlanguages.gc.ca/bien-well/fra-eng/grammaire-grammar/plutot-rather-eng.html Language Portal of Canada] | [http://www.noslangues-ourlanguages.gc.ca/bien-well/fra-eng/grammaire-grammar/plutot-rather-eng.html Language Portal of Canada] | ||
[https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/598/01/ Purdue Owl's Clauses] | |||