Intermediate English Grammar for ESL Learners - Robin Torres-Gouzerh 2016

Adverbs that act as conjunctions
18 Conjunctions

Conjunctive adverbs are also considered conjunctions, because they can be used to connect independent clauses. They also act as adverbs, because they modify one of the independent clauses.

Following is a list of the most commonly used conjunctive adverbs.

The car engine broke down; consequently, we did not finish the race. I spent the day at the public library; later, I went for a walk to relax. The thief lost his appeal; therefore, he was forced to go to prison.

She had a lot of bills this month; unfortunately, that means that she can’t go on the trip with us.

Exercise 18.11 Combine each pair of sentences into one sentence using a conjunctive adverb.

Example The young man was single for years. He met the girl of his dreams.

The young man was single for years; finally, he met the girl of his dreams. 

1. We stopped to visit our grandparents on our way to Oklahoma. We stayed with friends in Tulsa.

2. We had planned to go to the park today. The rain canceled our plans.

3. It was a difficult time for her. She learned a lot from the experience.

4. The hotel stayed vacant and abandoned for many years. The city council decided to tear it down.

5. They had a romantic walk along the river. They went back to the hotel to drink some champagne.

6. Mr. Williams cannot speak at the conference. Mr. Rogers will go in his place.

7. We enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities. We really like rock climbing.

8. The mall is already closed. You do not have any money to spend.

9. The essay must be written by Monday. You fall behind schedule.

10. Anna Nicole Smith was incredibly rich. She did not have a happy life.

11. They spent their entire afternoon shopping for clothes. They wore some of their purchases to the dance.

12. He likes seafood. He is allergic to oysters.