Conjunctive Adverbs

A conjunctive adverb is used to connect independent clauses. These clauses are separated by a semicolon, whether the adverb is used at the beginning of the second clause or is used within it.

Compare the following two examples:

Susan did not like the assignment; nevertheless, she finished it and did a good job .
Susan did not like the assignment; she finished it, nevertheless, and did a good job.

Here are some commonly used conjunctive adverbs:

accordingly, also , anyhow, as a result, besides, furthermore, however, in fact, moreover, nevertheless, on the other hand, otherwise, still, therefore, then, thus .

See also: Transition Words and Semicolon