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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
The use of the adverb "otherwise"
Hi. Is the word "otherwise" an adverb? Is it an conjunction since what follows is a clause (as it seems)? Can we use an adverb to start (?) a clause like this? Is it frequently done?
I have to stop playing this game, otherwise I would be mad.
I have to stop playing this game, otherwise I would be mad.
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It is a conjunction here and is commonly used in this way. ,
- It is a conjunction here and is commonly used in this way.
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It is a conjunction here and is commonly used in this way.
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It is a conjunction here and is commonly used in this way.
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Thank you. I checked out several dictionaries and think I came out/up with functions that said it is either an adverb or adjective and seemed none of them indicated it as a conjunction. Would you give me some more, if there are any more, that show adverbs being used conjunctions like the one previously mentioned (as it seems)?
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From some on-line dictionaries:
otherwise
conjunction
used after an order or suggestion to show what the result will be if you do not follow that order or suggestion:
I'd better write it down, otherwise I'll forget it.
Phone home, otherwise your parents will start to worry.
— conj.
or else; if not: Button up your overcoat,
From some on-line dictionaries:
otherwise
conjunction
used after an order or suggestion to show what the result will be if you do not follow that order or suggestion:
I'd better write it down, otherwise I'll forget it.
Phone home, otherwise your parents will start to worry.
— conj.
or else; if not: Button up your overcoat,
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