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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.''
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.
 
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.''


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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