0
Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Adverb, conjunctive adverb or sentence adverb?
Hi. I think whether they be called conjunctive adverb or sentence adverb ( I don't know what they exactly mean), it is safe to say they are adverbs in general.
Let me give you what I think is an adverb, "perhaps."
Let me also give you what I think is a conjunctive adverb. I think we consider conjunctive adverbs sentence adverbs. I think sentence adverbs are the ones that modify a sentence as a whole.
The conjunctive adverb is "for instance."
If I put the word "perhaps" in front of the sentence or clause, I think it wouldn't normally be followed by a comma, but if we put the words "for instance" in front of the sentence, I think a comma would be followed. Why is that (if there is a reason)?
eg,
Perhaps it is vague.
For instance, it may not be so clear.
Let me give you what I think is an adverb, "perhaps."
Let me also give you what I think is a conjunctive adverb. I think we consider conjunctive adverbs sentence adverbs. I think sentence adverbs are the ones that modify a sentence as a whole.
The conjunctive adverb is "for instance."
If I put the word "perhaps" in front of the sentence or clause, I think it wouldn't normally be followed by a comma, but if we put the words "for instance" in front of the sentence, I think a comma would be followed. Why is that (if there is a reason)?
eg,
Perhaps it is vague.
For instance, it may not be so clear.
Top answer
Anonymous Perhaps it is vague. I'm sure you'll get plenty of replies to your question. I'm not conversant with these special adverb terms, but I see nothing special about the captioned example.
- Anonymous Perhaps it is vague.
- I'm sure you'll get plenty of replies to your question.
- I'm not conversant with these special adverb terms, but I see nothing special about the captioned example.
- Often it is vague.
- It often is vague.
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
6 Answers
0
Anonymous Perhaps it is vague.I'm sure you'll get plenty of replies to your question. I'm not conversant with these special adverb terms, but I see nothing special about the captioned example.
Often it is vague.
It often is vague.
It is often vague.
It is always vague.
Always it is vague.
This seems the same as "perhap
00
Sorry, I now realize that you offered "perhaps" as an example of a normal adverb. Somehow I missed it.
(But I don't see the need for a comma.)
I hope someone will address your question about the "conjunctive / sentence adverb."
(But I don't see the need for a comma.)I hope someone will address your question about the "conjunctive / sentence adverb."
00
Just as an aside:
Transitional words=conjunctive adverbs, such as however, moreover, nonetheless, nevertheless, etc.
Transitional expressions=in fact, in addition, needless to say, etc
All of these words are transitions; that is, they join sentences, clauses, and paragraphs together.
Treat all these expressions as parenthetical elements. The rule is that you pl
Transitional words=conjunctive adverbs, such as however, moreover, nonetheless, nevertheless, etc.
Transitional expressions=in fact, in addition, needless to say, etc
All of these words are transitions; that is, they join sentences, clauses, and paragraphs together.
Treat all these expressions as parenthetical elements. The rule is that you pl
00
Hi,
I went to my favourite shopping mall, and therefore, I spent all my money.
I might write this in several different ways, but this isn't one of them.
I don't feel that these are places where I would naturally pause in speech.
Best wishes, Clive
I went to my favourite shopping mall, and therefore, I spent all my money.
I might write this in several different ways, but this isn't one of them.
I don't feel that these are places where I would naturally pause in speech.
Best wishes, Clive
00
Hi, Clive,
I thought we established a long time ago that I use commas in accordance with the rules of grammar, whereas you use them based on common sense and how you wish the sentence to be conveyed.
Rule: place commas before a coordinating conjunction (and) which joins two independent clauses.
Rule:When
I thought we established a long time ago that I use commas in accordance with the rules of grammar, whereas you use them based on common sense and how you wish the sentence to be conveyed.
Rule: place commas before a coordinating conjunction (and) which joins two independent clauses.
Rule:When
00
Related Questions