A conjunctive adverb brings together two complete thoughts. Each clause can stand on its own as a sentence. The first clause is followed by a semi-colon. Sometimes there is a comma after the conjunctive adverb.
Following is a list of conjunctive adverbs: also, anyway, besides, certainly, earlier, finally, further, for instance, for example, however, hence, in addition, instead, later, likewise, moreover, namely, next, now, nevertheless, on the other hand, otherwise, perhaps, so, still, then, therefore, thus, and undoubtedly.
Conjunctive adverbs can be grouped according to function. This may help you understand them a bit better:
Sometimes their function is addition, and examples of these would be: “in addition, next, still, also, and again.”
Comparison is another way they work, such as words like “also, likewise, and similarly”.
Concession is sometimes made with words like “granted and of course”.
Adverbs like “although, instead, in spite of, and regardless”, show a contrast.
Sometimes emphasis is the function, with words like “indeed, of course, and certainly.”
Conjunctive adverbs can illustrate with words such as: “for example, namely, thus, and in conclusion.”
Words that summarize include: “all in all, that is, in summary, and finally.”
Time can be referred to with these words: “before, meanwhile, furthermore, lately, now, since, and thereafter.”
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