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===transitional adverb=== | ===transitional adverb=== | ||
* = connect actions and ideas | * = connect actions and ideas | ||
* | * or move a sentence or sentences from one idea to another | ||
* | ** thus is a conjunction, technically, "conjunctive adverb" | ||
** they do not combine independent clauses | *** however, they do not combine independent clauses | ||
** i.e., are not equivalent to "but" or any of the seven "coordinating conjunctions" (FANBOYS) | **** i.e., are not equivalent to "but" or any of the seven "coordinating conjunctions" (FANBOYS) | ||
* transitional adverbs include ''consequently, furthermore, however, meanwhile, moreover, nevertheless therefore and thus'' | |||
** are similar to other "transition words" or "transition phrases" that act as conunctions | |||
* when used in the middle of a sentence, the transitional adverb is parenthetical | |||
** ex. "I was hungry, late, and, moreover, broke" (yikes!) | |||
* sources: | * sources: | ||
** [http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/rwc/repository/files/grammar-and-mechanics/sentence-structure/Using-Transitional-Expressions.pdf Using Transitional Expressions (hunter.cuny.edu)] | |||
** [https://www.arrantpedantry.com/2012/02/07/however/ However (arrantpedantry.com)] | ** [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)] | ** [https://perfectyourenglish.com/grammar/however-therefore-moreover-thus-common-mistakes.htm Correct Use of However, Therefore, Moreover (perfectyourenglish.com)] | ||