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Enhance Your Writing with Conjunctive Adverbs

Discover the power of conjunctive adverbs to connect ideas in your writing! This guide explains how to join independent clauses using conjunctive adverbs with correct punctuation—semicolon and comma. Examples include: "Jordan was hungry; however, he had to wait until after baseball practice to eat." You'll find common conjunctive adverbs like "however," "therefore," and "meanwhile," along with practice activities to reinforce your understanding. Learn how to construct elegant sentences and improve your writing skills with engaging exercises!

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Enhance Your Writing with Conjunctive Adverbs

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  1. Conjunctive Adverbs Make your sentences better!

  2. Conjunctive adverbs are used to join two independent clauses (mamas). To punctuate, use a semicolon and a comma. Ex. – Jordan was hungry;however, he had to wait until after baseball practice to eat. IC Conj. Adv IC Conjunctive Adverbs

  3. accordingly anyway besides certainly Consequently finally further however likewise meanwhile moreover namely nonetheless nevertheless similarly therefore Common Conjunctive Adverbs

  4. I was tired at the end of the day; (nonetheless/therefore), I took a nap. • I waited in line forever; (otherwise/finally), it was my turn to pay. • I was at home with a fever; (meanwhile/similarly), my brother got to go to a birthday party. Practice

  5. What should you do if you don’t know what a conjunctive adverb means? LOOK IT UP IN THE DICTIONARY! Make sure you are using conjunctive adverbs that work well in your sentences!

  6. Divide your paper into six sections. • Number each box (1-6). Circle each number. • Write “Conjunctive Adverbs” in a cloud in the center of your paper. • Write sentences that have a conjunctive adverb, correct punctuation and go with your theme! • You must use a different conjunctive adverb in each sentence. • Punctuate each sentence correctly. • Illustrate and color each box. Activity Requirements

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