Know about Linking Adverb

WORD OF THE DAY:
preposterous

adjective

completely contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd; senseless; utterly foolish: a preposterous tale.

preposterously [adverb]/ preposterousness [noun]

Ex: 'I have said the words for you, now you want more. That is preposterous.'

GRAMMAR INCORRECT TO CORRECT:

Incorrect: Many new roads have been built therefore it is much easier to travel from one place to another.
Correct: Many new roads have been built. Therefore it is much easier to travel from one place to another.
Correct: Many new roads have been built and therefore it is much easier to travel from one place to another.

GRAMMAR: Therefore is a linking adverb (NOT a conjunction). A linking adverb often comes at the beginning of a sentence.

Most terrorists realize that they may be killed. Nevertheless, they are prepared to take the risk.

When a linking adverb comes between two main clauses, a conjunction is (and or but) is required:

Most terrorists realize that they may be killed and nevertheless they are prepared to take the risk.

Alternatively, the first clause may end with a semi-colon:

Most terrorists realize that they may be killed; nevertheless they are prepared to take the risk.

Linking adverb that are sometimes used wrongly (as if they were conjunctions) include:



accordingly, also, as a result, besides, consequently, furthermore, hence, however, in fact, meanwhile, moreover, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand, otherwise, still, then, therefore, thus.


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