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** it does not combine independent clauses | ** it does not combine independent clauses | ||
** is not equivalent to "but" or any of the seven "coordinating conjunctions" (also called FANBOYS) | ** is not equivalent to "but" or any of the seven "coordinating conjunctions" (also called FANBOYS) | ||
* transitional adverbs include ''consequently, furthermore, however, moreover, therefore and thus'' | |||
click EXPAND for more on "however": | click EXPAND for more on "however": | ||
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> | <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> | ||
* while ''however'' creates a contrast between two clauses | * while ''however'' creates a contrast between two clauses, the relationship is semantic (the meaning of the words) and not grammatical | ||
** therefore ''however'' is not a conjunction | ** therefore ''however'' is not a conjunction | ||
* when using ''however'' between two independent clauses in order to contrast them, use either a period or a semicolon, such as: | * when using ''however'' between two independent clauses in order to contrast them, use either a period or a semicolon, such as: | ||
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== M-N-O == | == M-N-O == | ||
===moreover=== | |||
* in general, means "additionally" | |||
* adverb | |||
** = a "transitional adverb" | |||
** creates a contrast between to actions | |||
* "moreover" is not a coordinating conjunction, i.e.: | |||
** it does not combine independent clauses | |||
** is not equivalent to "but" or any of the seven "coordinating conjunctions" (also called FANBOYS) | |||
* transitional adverbs include ''consequently, furthermore, however, moreover, therefore and thus'' | |||
click EXPAND for more on "moreover": | |||
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* while ''moreover'' makes a connection between two clauses, the relationship is semantic (the meaning of the words) and not grammatical | |||
** therefore ''moreover'' is not a conjunction | |||
* when using ''moreover'' between two independent clauses, use either a period or a semicolon, such as: | |||
** "I was running late. Moreover, I forgot my wallet." or | |||
** "I was running late; moreover, I forgot my wallet." | |||
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* sources: | |||
** [https://www.arrantpedantry.com/2012/02/07/however/ However (arrantpedantry.com)] | |||
** [https://perfectyourenglish.com/grammar/however-therefore-moreover-thus-common-mistakes.htm Correct Use of However, Therefore, Moreover (perfectyourenglish.com)] | |||
=== only === | === only === | ||
* in general means a limit of, limit to, or lack of something | * in general, means a limit of, limit to, or lack of something | ||
* definitions | * definitions | ||
** adjective, just one, few of, or no other | ** adjective, just one, few of, or no other | ||