Conjunctive Adverbs Connects (conjoins) main clauses
Addition also besides further furthermore in addition incidentally moreover Emphasis certainly indeed in fact still undoubtedly Comparison or Contrast however in comparison in contrast instead likewise nevertheless nonetheless otherwise similarly
Cause or effect accordingly as a result consequently hence therefore thus Time finally meanwhile next now then thereafter Conjunctive adverbs describe the relation of ideas in two main clauses. They are adverbs (unlike coordinating or subordinating conjunctions). Like all adverbs, they can move around in the clause. • Relaxation techniques have improved; however, few people know them. • Relaxation techniques have improved; few people know them, however. Conjunctions bind two clauses into a single unit and cannot be moved. • Although few people know them, relaxation techniques have improved. (subor.conj) • Relaxation techniques have improved, but few people know them. (coord. conj.)
