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Conjunctive adverbs connect phrases (see section 5.6) or independent clauses
(see section 5.4, Clauses) together. They provide transitions between ideas and

show relationships.
Typically, we use a semicolon before a conjunctive adverb, unless it starts a

new sentence. We use a comma after it, unless it is one syllable. If it appears
inside a clause, it may be best set off by commas.

■ It rained last night. Nonetheless, the baseball game has not been
canceled.

■ It remains to be seen, however, if the umpires will show.
■ Last season we were rained out three times; consequently, I only got

to pitch twice.

also consequently finally furthermore hence however indeed likewise

moreover nevertheless nonetheless otherwise similarly then therefore
thus

12.2 Sentence Adverbs

A sentence adverb starts and modifies an entire sentence or clause (see section
5.4, Clauses).

■ Hopefully, we will be able to see the new baby today.
■ Apparently, all the tea in China is a lot of tea.
■ Certainly, no one thought the dogs would be frightened by the

fireworks.

A number of people writing on the subject of language insist that hopefully

should never be used at the beginning of a sentence. Instead, they prefer that we
write it is hoped.

However, using hopefully as a sentence adverb is perfectly grammatical and

has been practiced by the most-educated and highest elites in the English-