English Grammar Lesson- Types of Adverbs

Types of Adverbs

Conjunctive Adverbs (Linking adverbs)

Linking adverbs are adverbs that are used to link ideas or clauses in spoken discourse or written text. (Such as accordingly, besides, comparatively, conversely, equally, further, hence, in comparison, incidentally, namely, next, now, rather, undoubtedly, additionally, anyway, certainly, elsewhere, finally, in addition, in contrast, indeed, moreover, nonetheless, similarly, subsequently, thereafter, yet, also, meanwhile, consequently, nevertheless, finally, next, furthermore, otherwise, however, still, indeed, then, instead, therefore, likewise, thus, etc). They could also be called conjunctive adverbs in so far as they perform the same sort of function as conjunctions.

Examples:

Furthermore, they had not consulted with her.

Some of the laws were contradictory. Accordingly, measures were taken to clarify them.

I don’t want to go; besides, I’m too tired.

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