1. The Lawyer Words Conjunctive Adverbs
He killed her; 
therefore, he 
must go to jail
The Lawyer 
Words

2. List of Conjunctive Adverbs
This is a partial list of conjunctive adverbs. 
There are many more to choose from.
 
Accordingly  Additionally  Also  Besides
  Comparatively  Consequently  Conversely
 Finally  Further  Furthermore Elsewhere 
 Equally  Hence  Henceforth  However 
 In addition  In comparison  In contrast
  Indeed  Instead  Likewise  Meanwhile
  Moreover  Namely  Nevertheless  Next
  Nonetheless  Now  Otherwise  Rather
  Similarly  Still  Subsequently  Then
  Thereafter  Therefore  Thus

3. Conjunctive Adverbs
He killed her; 
therefore, he 
must go to jail
So why are 
conjunctive 
adverbs called 
"Lawyer Words?"
They are the types of words you might 
frequently hear in 
a formal situation, such as court.

4. * Many adverbs end in -ly, although not all of them.
Conjunctive Adverbs
What is an adverb?
An adverb is a part of speech that modifies a verb, adverb, adjectives, clauses, and sentences ... anything but a noun.
* Many adverbs end in -ly, although not all of them.
(slowly, carefully, stupidly, magnificently)

5. Conjunctive Adverbs What is a conjunction?
A conjunction is a part of speech that 
connects words and phrases and clauses.
"Conjunction Junction, what's
 
 your function?
 Connecting words and
phrases and clauses "

6. * comparing or contrasting, * showing a sequence of events, or
Conjunctive Adverbs
The purpose of a conjunctive adverb is to show a relationship between clauses such as:
* comparing or contrasting,
* showing a sequence of events, or
* showing a cause and effect.

7. Conjunctive Adverbs Why use conjunctive adverbs?
Addition: “in addition, next, still, also, again”
Comparison: “also, likewise, similarly”
Concession: “granted, of course”
Contrast: “although, instead, in spite of, 
regardless”
Emphasis: “indeed, of course, certainly”
Illustrate: “for example, namely, thus, in 
conclusion”
Summarize: “all in all, that is, in summary, finally”
Time: “before, meanwhile, furthermore, lately, 
now, since, thereafter”    

8. Conjunctive Adverbs
Therefore, a conjunctive adverb is a type of adverb that joins together two clauses.
These clauses are usually independent clauses, otherwise known as complete sentences.

9. Conjunctive Adverbs
CLAUSE + SEMICOLON/PERIOD + CONJUNCTIVE ADVERB + COMMA + CLAUSE
To correctly punctuate a conjunctive 
adverb, a writer will use a semicolon 
  or period at the end of the first 
independent clause.
The conjunctive adverb is then used, 
followed by a comma and the next independent clause.
Or ….
Think of it as a Conjunctive Adverb Sandwich
The Conjunctive Adverb is the lunchmeat;
The two Ind. Clauses are the slices of bread;
And the punctuation surrounding the Conjunctive Adverb are the condiments (like ketchup and mustard) ;

10. 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.