Linking adverbs are also called conjunctive adverbs. They are used to link two clauses and phrases. Linking adverbs are used to join independent clauses.
Conjunctive Adverbs List and Example Sentences
Below are linking/conjunctive adverbs list in English and example sentences.
- Accordingly – She worked hard; accordingly, she passed her exams with flying colors.
- Furthermore – He’s a great friend. Furthermore, he’s always there when you need him.
- Moreover – The park is beautiful. Moreover, it’s very peaceful in the mornings.
- Therefore – It was raining heavily; therefore, we decided to stay indoors.
- However – I wanted to go to the beach; however, it started to rain.
- Consequently – He forgot to set his alarm; consequently, he was late for school.
- Indeed – The movie was, indeed, incredibly exciting.
- Meanwhile – She started cooking dinner; meanwhile, her brother set the table.
- Otherwise – Remember to bring your umbrella, otherwise, you’ll get soaked.
- Instead – We chose to walk instead of taking the bus.
- Similarly – He loves science fiction movies; similarly, his sister enjoys sci-fi books.
- Thus – He studied hard all semester; thus, he aced his finals.
- Besides – She doesn’t like going out much. Besides, she prefers reading at home.
- Moreover – The guide was knowledgeable. Moreover, he was extremely friendly.
- Alternatively – We can go to the museum; alternatively, we could visit the zoo.
- Namely – He plays many instruments, namely the guitar, piano, and drums.
- Nonetheless – It was a difficult task; nonetheless, she completed it successfully.
- Also – He’s an excellent painter. Also, he’s a skilled musician.
- Comparatively – This year’s sales are, comparatively, much higher than last year’s.
- Likewise – She loves historical novels. Likewise, her friend enjoys history documentaries.
- Then – Finish your homework; then you can play video games.
- Hence – He didn’t study for the test; hence, he didn’t pass.
- Subsequently – The company was sold; subsequently, many employees were relocated.
- For instance – Many fruits are high in vitamins; for instance, oranges are full of vitamin C.
- In contrast – He loves the heat of the summer. In contrast, she prefers the cool of winter.
- Equally – She values honesty and, equally, kindness.
- In addition – You need to apologize. In addition, you should explain why you acted that way.
- Thereafter – They met in 2001 and, thereafter, became inseparable.
- Firstly – Firstly, we need to gather all the ingredients for the recipe.
- Lastly – Lastly, I’d like to thank everyone for their hard work on this project.
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