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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. | 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. | '''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. | 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. | '''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. | 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. | |||
==Links== | |||
<ol> | <ol> | ||
<li>[http://www.k12reader.com/conjunctive-adverbs/| K12Reader]</li> | <li>[http://www.k12reader.com/conjunctive-adverbs/| K12Reader]</li> | ||