Here's a breakdown:
* Conjunctive adverbs are words that connect independent clauses (clauses that can stand alone as sentences). They show a relationship between the clauses, such as:
* Contrast: however, nevertheless, nonetheless, still, yet
* Addition: also, besides, furthermore, moreover, in addition
* Cause and effect: accordingly, consequently, therefore, thus
* Time: meanwhile, afterward, then, subsequently
* Emphasis: indeed, in fact, actually
* Phrase: A group of words that functions as a single unit and does not contain a subject and verb.
Example:
* "The team played well, however, they lost the game."
In this sentence:
* "however" is the conjunctive adverb.
* "they lost the game" is the phrase that follows the conjunctive adverb.
Together, "however they lost the game" forms the conjunctive-adverbial phrase.
Punctuation:
* Conjunctive-adverbial phrases are typically separated by a comma.
* If the conjunctive-adverbial phrase comes at the beginning of a sentence, a comma is usually placed after it.
Examples:
* "The car was old, but it ran well. "
* "Therefore, we should go home early."
Key points:
* Conjunctive-adverbial phrases are used to connect clauses and show a relationship between them.
* They add clarity and flow to writing.
* They are typically separated by commas.