Conjunctive Adverbs Meaning, Examples & Exercises

Conjunctive Adverbs: Conjunctive adverbs are important in writing as they help to establish connections and relationships. They establish relationships between different parts of a sentence, clause, or even between entire sentences. They play an integral role in improving the flow and coherence of writing. The adverbs when act as connectors, define various relationships such as cause and effect, contrast, comparison, time, and sequence. 

Some of the conjunctive adverbs are “however,” “therefore,” “nevertheless,” “consequently,” “meanwhile,” “furthermore,” and “moreover.” In this blog post, you will learn about the definition, meaning, and exciting examples of conjunctive adverbs and will be able to solve practice exercises based on conjunctive adverbs.

What are Conjunctive Adverbs?

A conjunctive adverb is an important part of speech that is typically an adverb but functions as a conjunction in the sentence. It is used to link different parts of the sentences or clauses together to emphasize the cause and effect, contrast, comparison, time, and sequence in a sentence. 

For example, It is raining, nevertheless, they go to a party.

In the above example, nevertheless is a conjunctive adverb that joins two contrasting situations together performing both roles of an adverb as well as of a connector.

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Use of Conjunctive Adverbs with Examples

The below table depicts the list of conjunctive adverbs, their usage, and examples for a better understanding of the concept.

Also, Furthermore, Besides, Additionally, Moreover

These Conjunctive Adverbs are used to add two or more ideas together.

• Parents ensured that their children took eatables, and necessary clothes for the trip. 
• Also, they make sure to ask them to carry their ID proofs.
• My sister is coming this weekend furthermore, she will be going to Amritsar. 
• Besides, biscuits she is having tea.
• My brother is a doctor moreover, he is a good artist.

However, Beside, Instead, Anyway, Nonetheless, Nevertheless, Meanwhile

These conjunctive adverbs define contrasting opinions, suggestions, and statements.

• I went to so many shops for medicine however I did not get it in any.
• The mobile that he was planning to buy didn’t meet his expectations besides it was too costly.
• Rita had planned to go out to the circus instead she went to the beach.
• Anyway, they are going today so they asked her to join them.
• Her parents had been struggling to be financially stable nonetheless they have been trying to meet both ends.
• It is Friday, nevertheless, they went to a party.
• She was washing the dishes meanwhile her sister cleaned the house.

Similarly, Likewise

These conjunctive adverbs are used to define similar ideas or statements.

• He got selected for Table Tennis. Similarly, my sister also got her selection for a Football tournament.
• Students have to fix the spoon in the mouth and insert the lemon on it . Likewise, the following candidates also have to follow the same.

Indeed, Certainly, Undoubtedly, Of course 

These conjunctive adverbs are used to define something that is already said.

• The event went on for so long indeed it was an awesome one.
• Certainly, it was your responsibility.
• Undoubtedly, this year the annual sports day was perfect.
• Of course, the Kathak dance was the most loved performance.

Consequently, Otherwise, Accordingly, Then, Therefore, Thus, Finally, Hence

These conjunctive adverbs are used to define two events going on at the same time.

• She is participating in different events consequently she will require more practice.
• You must carry your ID proof otherwise they will not let you travel.
• The prices of the material fluctuate every year accordingly we have increased the cost of the product.
• She moved all the furniture then she cleaned the room.
• It is too dark therefore they decided not to go out.
• She got the maximum votes thus she became the Head Girl of the school.
• Finally, she got the permission to go to the mountains.
• The mountains are steep hence it is difficult to drive at night.

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Exercises on Conjunctive Adverbs 

Fill in the blanks with conjunctive adverbs.

1. The team played well; ____________, they lost the match.
2. She studied for hours; ____________, she couldn’t remember the key details during the exam.
3. He wanted to go to the concert; ____________, he had an important meeting scheduled.
4. We were exhausted; ____________, we decided to take a short break.
5. The movie was long and boring; ____________, we stayed until the end.
6. She practiced the piano diligently; ____________, her performance was flawless.
7. The traffic was heavy; ____________, we arrived late to the party.
8. They planned a picnic; ____________, it started raining heavily.
9. I finished my work early; ____________, I went for a walk in the park.
10. The instructions were confusing; ____________, I asked for clarification.

Answers to Conjunctive Adverb

Match the answers with the solved sentences:

1. The team played well; however, they lost the match.
2. She studied for hours; yet, she couldn’t remember the key details during the exam.
3. He wanted to go to the concert; however, he had an important meeting scheduled.
4. We were exhausted; therefore, we decided to take a short break.
5. The movie was long and boring; nevertheless, we stayed until the end.
6. She practiced the piano diligently; consequently, her performance was flawless.
7. The traffic was heavy; as a result, we arrived late to the party.
8. They planned a picnic; meanwhile, it started raining heavily.
9. I finished my work early; subsequently, I went for a walk in the park.
10. The instructions were confusing; therefore, I asked for clarification.

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