Education English | Conjunctive adverbs (Transition words) | Although conjunctive adverbs can be used simply as adverbs, they can also be used as connectives to link two or more independent clauses and establish certain relationships between those clauses. The following is a list of the most common subordinating conjunctions. There are so many words that used as connect between items in a sentence.
accordingly - likewise
again - moreover
also - nevertheless
besides - nonetheless
consequently - otherwise
finally - subsequently
for example - then
furthermore - therefore
hence-- thus
however
indeed
a. Time: then, subsequently
For examples:
1) After watching Sue storm from the room, Tom glanced furtively at the television; then he picked up the remote and pressed Play.
2) John refused to apply for the job. Subsequently, he regretted his decision.
b. Contrast: however, nevertheless, nonetheless, otherwise.
For examples:
1) It rained heavily during the afternoon; however, we managed to have our picnic anyway.
2) They are proud. Nevertheless, I like them.
3) The ascent was dangerous. Nonetheless, he decided to attempt it.
4) Sue put her hands on her hips and said, “You’d better mean it this time; otherwise, I’m going to leave and take your precious wide-screen TV with me.”
c. Results: as a result, consequently, hence, therefore, thus.
For examples:
1) John refused to apply for the job; As a result, his financial situation worsened.
2) She had a fever; consequently, she stayed at home.
3) He is a good friend. Hence, I was not embarrassed to ask him for help.
4) Tom decided to save his marriage; therefore, he promised Sue he would watch football only on the weekends.
5) He traveled as quickly as possible. Thus, he reached Boston the next day.
d. Addition: accordingly, also, besides, finally, furthermore, likewise, moreover.
For examples:
1) He was very persuasive; accordingly, I did what he asked.
2) She is my neighbor; she is also my best friend.
3) I like the job. Besides, I need the money.
4) The crowd waited patiently for three hours; finally, the doors to the stadium were open.
5) You should stop smoking. Furthermore, you should do it at once!
6) The region is beautiful. Likewise, the climate is excellent.
7) I am going home; moreover, I intend to stay there.
e. Giving examples or illustration: for example and indeed.
For examples:
1) Many of New Jersey’s highways are very crowded. For example, Route 80 has bumper-to-bumper traffic every day.
2) Batman and Robin fruitlessly searched the building; indeed, the joker hade scaped through a secret door in the basement.
accordingly - likewise
again - moreover
also - nevertheless
besides - nonetheless
consequently - otherwise
finally - subsequently
for example - then
furthermore - therefore
hence-- thus
however
indeed
a. Time: then, subsequently
For examples:
1) After watching Sue storm from the room, Tom glanced furtively at the television; then he picked up the remote and pressed Play.
2) John refused to apply for the job. Subsequently, he regretted his decision.
b. Contrast: however, nevertheless, nonetheless, otherwise.
For examples:
1) It rained heavily during the afternoon; however, we managed to have our picnic anyway.
2) They are proud. Nevertheless, I like them.
3) The ascent was dangerous. Nonetheless, he decided to attempt it.
4) Sue put her hands on her hips and said, “You’d better mean it this time; otherwise, I’m going to leave and take your precious wide-screen TV with me.”
c. Results: as a result, consequently, hence, therefore, thus.
For examples:
1) John refused to apply for the job; As a result, his financial situation worsened.
2) She had a fever; consequently, she stayed at home.
3) He is a good friend. Hence, I was not embarrassed to ask him for help.
4) Tom decided to save his marriage; therefore, he promised Sue he would watch football only on the weekends.
5) He traveled as quickly as possible. Thus, he reached Boston the next day.
d. Addition: accordingly, also, besides, finally, furthermore, likewise, moreover.
For examples:
1) He was very persuasive; accordingly, I did what he asked.
2) She is my neighbor; she is also my best friend.
3) I like the job. Besides, I need the money.
4) The crowd waited patiently for three hours; finally, the doors to the stadium were open.
5) You should stop smoking. Furthermore, you should do it at once!
6) The region is beautiful. Likewise, the climate is excellent.
7) I am going home; moreover, I intend to stay there.
e. Giving examples or illustration: for example and indeed.
For examples:
1) Many of New Jersey’s highways are very crowded. For example, Route 80 has bumper-to-bumper traffic every day.
2) Batman and Robin fruitlessly searched the building; indeed, the joker hade scaped through a secret door in the basement.
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