1. Rule #18
Conjunctive Adverbs

2. Conjunctive Adverbs Begin independent clauses
Are always followed by a comma
Can be used to begin a sentence or to combine two independent clauses.
Be careful NOT to create run-on sentences
Show relationships between sentences
Comparison, contrast, cause/effect, sequence

3. Usage
You are responsible for knowing the following conjunctive adverbs: Consequently, furthermore, also, therefore, however, finally Two correct ways to use conjunctive adverbs: Correct Options: Sara wanted to do well on her test. However, she had no interest in studying. Sara wanted to do well on her test; however, she had no interest in studying.

4. Combination Example
Tony stayed up all night playing video games. Tony could not stay awake in math class the next morning.
Tony stayed up all night playing video games. Therefore, Tony could not stay awake in math class the next morning.
Tony stayed up all night playing video games; therefore, Tony could not stay awake in math class the next morning.