COMPOUND SENTENCES
(WITH CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS)
I. Structure
A second way to form a compound sentence is as follows:
Independent clause; + conjunctive adverb, + independent clause
Ex: Salt water boils at a higher temperature than freshwater; therefore, food cooks faster in
salt water.
II. Conjunctive adverbs
To add a similar, equal idea
| also besides furthermore in addition moreover |
Community colleges offer preparation for many occupations; also/besides/furthermore/ in addition/moreover, they prepare students to transfer to a four-year college or university. |
To add an unexpected or surprising continuation
| however nevertheless nonetheless still |
The cost of attending a community college is low; however/nevertheless/nonetheless/still, many students need financial aid. |
To add a complete contrast
| on the other hand in contrast |
Tuition at a community college is low; on the other hand/in contrast, tuition at private schools is high. |
To give an alternative possibility
| otherwise | Students must take final exams; otherwise, they will receive a grade of incomplete. |
To add an expected result
|
accordingly therefore thus |
Native and nonnative English speakers have different needs; accordingly/as a result/ consequently/hence/therefore/thus, most schools provide separate English classes for each group. |
To add an example
for example for instance |
Most colleges now have a writing requirement for graduation; for example/for instance, students at my college must pass a writing test before they register for their final semester. |
Note: Put a semicolon before and a comma after the conjunctive adverb.
Several transition signals, such as on the other hand, as a result, and for example, act like