What role do conjunctive adverbs (such as 'furthermore', 'moreover', 'nevertheless') play in text cohesion?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. They signal logical relationships and conceptual transitions between independent sentences
- Step 1: Conjunctive adverbs articulate how adjacent thoughts connect logically (addition, contrast, cause, concession). Step 2. When joining two independent clauses in a single sentence, they require a preceding semicolon and a following comma. Answer: They signal logical relationships and conceptual transitions between independent sentences. Why not the others: They cannot act as coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) with commas alone.
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