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1 Make your sentences better!
Conjunctive Adverbs Make your sentences better!

2 Conjunctive adverbs are used to join two independent clauses (mamas)
Conjunctive adverbs are used to join two independent clauses (mamas). To punctuate, use a semicolon and a comma. Ex. – Jordan was hungry; however, he had to wait until after baseball practice to eat. IC Conj. Adv IC Conjunctive Adverbs

3 Common Conjunctive Adverbs
accordingly anyway besides certainly Consequently finally further however likewise meanwhile moreover namely nonetheless nevertheless similarly therefore Common Conjunctive Adverbs

4 I was tired at the end of the day; (nonetheless/therefore), I took a nap.
I waited in line forever; (otherwise/finally), it was my turn to pay. I was at home with a fever; (meanwhile/similarly), my brother got to go to a birthday party. Practice

5 What should you do if you don’t know what a conjunctive adverb means?
LOOK IT UP IN THE DICTIONARY! Make sure you are using conjunctive adverbs that work well in your sentences!

6 Activity Requirements
Divide your paper into six sections. Number each box (1-6). Circle each number. Write “Conjunctive Adverbs” in a cloud in the center of your paper. Write sentences that have a conjunctive adverb, correct punctuation and go with your theme! You must use a different conjunctive adverb in each sentence. Punctuate each sentence correctly. Illustrate and color each box. Activity Requirements


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