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<li>If the adverb separates two independent clauses, the structure is as follows: | <li>If the adverb separates two independent clauses, the structure is as follows: <br/> | ||
Clause1; adverb, clause2.</li> | Clause1; adverb, clause2.</li> | ||
<li>If the adverb falls anywhere within a single independent clause, the structure is as follows: | <li>If the adverb falls anywhere within a single independent clause, the structure is as follows: <br/> | ||
Adverb, clause. '''or''' Beginning of clause, adverb, end of clause. '''or''' Clause, adverb ("Using Conjunctive Adverbs" 2012).</li> | Adverb, clause. '''or''' Beginning of clause, adverb, end of clause. '''or''' Clause, adverb ("Using Conjunctive Adverbs" 2012).</li> | ||
<li>If the adverb creates a weak interruption within a sentence, no commas are necessary (Simmons 2013).</li> | <li>If the adverb creates a weak interruption within a sentence, no commas are necessary (Simmons 2013).</li> | ||
Revision as of 14:11, 14 November 2013
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
The rules of punctuation when using conjunctive adverbs vary depending on the placement and use of the adverb.
There are three main variations:
- If the adverb separates two independent clauses, the structure is as follows:
Clause1; adverb, clause2. - If the adverb falls anywhere within a single independent clause, the structure is as follows:
Adverb, clause. or Beginning of clause, adverb, end of clause. or Clause, adverb ("Using Conjunctive Adverbs" 2012). - If the adverb creates a weak interruption within a sentence, no commas are necessary (Simmons 2013).
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>.
- "Using Conjunctive Adverbs." Grammar and Punctuation:. Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, 2 July 2012. Web. 14 Nov. 2013. <http://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/ConjAdv.html>.