Is a conjunctive adverb an adverb?

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Anonymous

#472065 Sun, 03 Feb 08 08:14 AM

Hi,

It is known that a conjunctve adverb joins two clauses and works as an adverb; and it also has been known that an adverb usually answers the how, when, where and what degree aspects of the question. Then, do these conjunctive adverbs in short words fit the my simple definititions which might not be accurate? How do they answer the how, when and where and what degree aspects?

accordingly

however

in contrast

likewise

for example

Anonymous

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Mister Micawber

#472077 Sun, 03 Feb 08 09:28 AM

As sentence connectors, I don't believe these 'adverbs' carry the traditional adverbial meanings. Such connectors as accordingly, again, also, besides, consequently, finally, furthermore, however, indeed, moreover, nevertheless, otherwise, then, therefore, and thus (from an on-line list) serve to define the relationship between the two independent clauses, and are likely lumped in with the adverbs for want of a better idea-- many of them are also used as normal adverbs: 'She was accordingly cordial; I saw him again; I finally found it; however sad she may feel' etc.
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