I-LANGUAGE FOCUS


1.1. Structure
A second way to form a compound sentence is as follows: 

Independent clause; + conjunctive adverb, + independent clause
Ex: Salt water boils at a higher temperature than freshwater; therefore, food cooks faster in salt water. 

1.2. Conjunctive adverbs 

also ; besides furthermore in addition moreover 

However; nevertheless Nonetheless; still 

on the other hand in contrast 

Otherwise 

accordingly
as a result consequently
hence; therefore, thus 

for example for instance 

 


II-LANGUAGE PRACTICE
Choose the correct conjunctive adverbs


1. The work was new to me.......... , it did not seem difficult. (Consequently, Nevertheless) 

2. He is old............. , his mind is still active. (Nonetheless, Therefore)


3. It was very misty. ..........., we could not get a clear view of the mountain. (Hence, However)


4. We had walked several miles........... , we did not feel tired. (Accordingly, Still)


5. She is a talented actress............. , she is very beautiful. (Moreover, Thus)


6. We take the bus every day.......... , we are familiar with the bus route. (Nevertheless, Thus)


7. The child was sleepy............ , we went home early. (Otherwise, Therefore)


8. The food was delicious............ , the service was excellent. (Likewise, Nevertheless)


9. We looked everywhere. ........., we could not find the keys. (However, Thus)


10. The book is long............... , the vocabulary is difficult. (Consequently, Furthermore)