Connect Your Ideas with Conjunctive Adverbs
Imagine two separate islands (sentences). To travel between them, you need a strong bridge. Conjunctive adverbs are those bridges. They show the relationship between two independent thoughts, adding logic, contrast, or sequence.
See it in Action 🎬
The Adverb Arsenal 🛠️
Conjunctive adverbs perform specific jobs. We can categorize them by their function. Interact with the chart below to explore the four main families of adverbs.
Functional Families
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Contrast
Shows a surprising or opposite result.
🧪 The Punctuation Lab
The biggest mistake people make is using a comma instead of a semicolon. This creates a "Comma Splice" error. The rule is strict: Semicolon before, Comma after.
Analysis: Perfect Grammar
The semicolon (;) acts like a period, stopping the first sentence. The conjunctive adverb (however) builds the bridge. The comma (,) allows a breath before the next thought.
Knowledge Check 🧠
Can you spot the correct usage? Test your skills.