Sometimes! It depends on the sentence and how you want to make sense of it.
So for example, if your sentence is:
"David wanted to go to the shop he also wanted to go to the barber and the bank."
You could split this two ways:
1. "David wanted to go to the shop, and he also wanted to go to the barber and the bank."
2. "David wanted to go to the shop. He also wanted to go to the barber and the bank."
To provide an accurate answer, I would need to know the specific independent clauses you are referring to. Conjunctive adverbs like "however," "therefore," "meanwhile," or "furthermore" can effectively connect independent clauses, but the best choice depends on the relationship between the ideas in those clauses. Please share the clauses for a more tailored response!
A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses, and no dependent (or subordinate) clause(s). The independent clauses that make up a compound sentence may be connected with a coordinating conjunction, conjunctive adverb, or semicolon.
A conjunctive adverb is a type of word that may be used with a semicolon to connect independent clauses. These words typically serve as transitions between clauses by indicating a relationship or contrast between the ideas in the clauses. Examples of conjunctive adverbs include "however," "therefore," and "meanwhile."
A semicolon can be used to join two independent clauses, indicating a close relationship between them. A conjunctive adverb (e.g., however, therefore, moreover) can then be used after the semicolon to show the logical connection between the ideas in the clauses. This structure helps to create a smooth transition between the two clauses.
The semicolon is used, often with a conjunctive adverb, or between independent clauses. A semicolon is also used between words in a series when parts of the series contain commas.
An adjective is used to bring together two independent clauses that are closely related in thought, in a single sentence. A conjunctive adverb is an adverb that does the same thing.
Create 2 sentences. Comma and a coordinating conjunction. Semi colon between 2 independent clauses. Semi colon, conjunctive (?) adverb and a comma.
A complex sentence has an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. A compound sentence has 2 or more independent clauses. A compound-complex sentence has two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
No, "neither" is not a conjunctive adverb. It functions primarily as a pronoun or determiner, used to indicate negation or the absence of two options. Conjunctive adverbs, like "however" or "therefore," are used to connect independent clauses and show relationships between them.
No, "slowly" is an adverb that modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. It is not a conjunctive adverb, which are adverbs that connect independent clauses.
All you have to do is put a comma and a transition in between the two independent clauses.
Semicolon