The document provides an overview of conjunctive adverbs, defining their purpose to connect sentences and facilitate smooth reading in English grammar. It includes examples like 'however', 'therefore', and 'furthermore', highlighting their use in illustrating cause and effect, comparison, and contrast. The document aims to assist English language learners in building stronger sentences and improving their writing.

1. Connecting Words II
Conjunctive Adverbs
Topic: English Grammar: conjunctive adverbs
Audience: English language learners
Prepared by: G&R Languages - April, 2013
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However / Therefore / Moreover / Furthermore / etc.

2. Conjunctive Adverbs
Transitional words
Words of transition
Connecting words
Topic: English Grammar: conjunctive adverbs
Audience: English language learners
Prepared by: G&R Languages April, 2013
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3. Conjunctive Adverbs
What are they?
How many are there?

4. Conjunctive Adverbs
What are they?
Function words
Specific Purpose:connect sentences

5. Conjunctive Adverbs
How many are there?
Quite a few!
Each has a different
purpose

6. Conjunctive Adverbs
What are some examples?
Common examples:
However Therefore
Otherwise Furthermore

7. Conjunctive Adverbs
Example?
He attended the meeting;
however, he did not
participate.
However
Therefore
ZZZ
meeting

8. Conjunctive Adverbs
Example?
He is allergic to nuts;
otherwise, he would try
the peanut butter cake.
Therefore
Otherwise

9. Conjunctive Adverbs
Example?
He took notes at the
meeting; therefore, he has
the information.
Therefore
Therefore

10. Conjunctive Adverbs
Example?
He attended the entire
meeting; furthermore, he
took detailed notes.
Therefore
Furthermore

11. Conjunctive Adverbs
More examples?
Moreover,
In addition,
As a result,
Consequently,
Therefore
A
nd
m
any
m
ore…

12. Conjunctive Adverbs
What are they for?
Connect sentences
Provide a smooth read

13. Conjunctive Adverbs
What else? They show:
Cause & effect
Comparison & contrast
Sequence
Other connections

14. Conjunctive Adverbs
Why is this important?
Provide smooth transition
They worked hard all
weekend; as a result, they
were too tired to go out.

15. Conjunctive Adverbs
How will they help me?
Build stronger sentences
Show smoother connection
Improve your writing

16. Conjunctive Adverbs
How can I use them?
She came, but she did not see me or
she came; however, she did not see me.
He studied hard, so he passed or
he studied hard; therefore, he passed.
Suggestion: visit the SlideShare on Connecting Words part I: conjunctions

17. Conjunctive Adverbs
How can I use other examples?
She has to study, or she will fail or she
has to study; otherwise, she will fail.
He studied hard, and he passed or he
studied hard; furthermore, he passed.
Suggestion: visit the SlideShare on Connecting Words part I: conjunctions

18. Conjunctive Adverbs
Cause & Effect
Comparison & Contrast
Sequence
Other connections
Work in progress: SlideShare on Connecting Words part III: comparison & contrast, etc.

19. Connecting Words II
Conjunctive Adverbs
Topic: English Grammar: conjunctive adverbs
Audience: English language learners
Prepared by: G&R Languages - April, 2013
sentence sentence
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Thank
you!