What is a conjunctive adverb?
Conjunctive Adverbs

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A conjunctive adverb is a word that connects two independent clauses and shows the relationship between them, such as cause and effect, contrast, or addition.
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Give an example of a conjunctive adverb used to show contrast.
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An example of a conjunctive adverb used to show contrast is 'however.' For instance: 'I wanted to go for a walk; however, it started to rain.'
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What is the function of the conjunctive adverb 'therefore'?
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The conjunctive adverb 'therefore' indicates a conclusion or result based on the information presented in the first clause.
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Identify the conjunctive adverb in the following sentence: 'She was tired; consequently, she went to bed early.'
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The conjunctive adverb in the sentence is 'consequently.'
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What is the purpose of using conjunctive adverbs in writing?
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Conjunctive adverbs are used to improve the flow of writing by connecting ideas and clarifying the relationship between them.
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Fill in the blank with a suitable conjunctive adverb: 'I wanted to go to the concert; __________, I had to finish my homework first.'
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The suitable conjunctive adverb is 'however.'
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What is the difference between a coordinating conjunction and a conjunctive adverb?
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A coordinating conjunction connects words or groups of words of equal importance (e.g., and, but, or), while a conjunctive adverb connects independent clauses and shows the relationship between them.
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