Examples
Independent clauses:
- He can leap tall buildings in a single bound; furthermore, Dwight Schrute is a hog.
- He can leap tall buildings in a single bound. Furthermore, Dwight Schrute is a hog.
- Bret enjoys video games; therefore, he is a crazy nerd.
- Bret enjoys video games. He is a crazy nerd.
- He went to the store; however, he did not buy anything.
- He went to the store. He did not buy anything.
- Stephanie lent me a barrel of pickled plums; consequently, she is my girlfriend.
- Stephanie lent me a barrel of pickled plums. She is consequently my friend.
- I sat down alongside Adam; henceforth, he sang.
- Elaine wanted to high-five the friendly giant; consequently, she had to jump to reach him.
- I walked to the store, and then I decided to go to the park.
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