How – in what manner or way.
Example: “Let me show you how to knit”
If - used to talk about the result or effect of something that may happen or be true.
Example: “It would be fantastic if you could come to the party”
Once – at the moment when: as soon as.
Example: “Once you’ve learnt how to cycle, it’s very easy”
Since – used to introduce a statement that explains the reason for another statement.
Example: “Since you’ve studied so well, you can go outside and play”
Than – used to introduce the second or last of two or more things or people that are being compared —
used with the comparative form of an adjective or adverb.
Example: “My sister is older than I am”
That – used to introduce a clause that states a reason or purpose.
Example: “Olivia is so happy that it’s summer again”
When – at or during the time that something happened.
Example: “A teacher is good when he inspires his students”
Where – at or in the place that something happened.
Example: “We went to the bar where there most shade”
Whether - used to indicate choices or possibilities.
Example: “Bruno wasn’t sure whether to go to India or Thailand”
While – during the time that something happened”
Example: “While we were in Paris, it snowed”
Until – up to the time or point that something happened”
Example: “We stayed up talking until the sun came up”
IV. Conjunctive Adverbs
A conjunctive adverb is an adverb that functions somewhat like a coordinating conjunction.
Conjunctive adverbs usually connect independent clauses.
A semicolon precedes the conjunctive adverb, and a comma usually follows it.
Examples of Conjunctive Adverbs in Sentences
- You must do your homework; otherwise, you might get a bad grade.
- I will not be attending the show. Therefore, I have extra tickets for anyone that can use them.
- Amy practiced the piano; meanwhile, her brother practiced the violin.
- Marion needed to be home early. Consequently, she left work at 3 p. m.
List of Conjunctive Adverbs
Instead
Later
Moreover
Nevertheless
Otherwise
Still
Therefore
Thus
Accordingly
Also
Besides
Consequently
Finally
Furthermore
However
Indeed