I already asked this question before but I got disappointing answers.
So let me clear it out -- why I am asking this question.
Taken from the definition of an adverb from the dictionary: The word that qualifies verbs or clauses.
source:http://www.thefreedictionary.com/adverb
Whereas, someone specified -- therefore -- as a conjunction when I asked a question concerning conjuntions. The word on the street is that therefore is a conjuntion; so can you justify that?
2007-10-21 01:20:29 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Where I get my info: www.dictionary.com
Adverb: Adverbs typically express some relation of place, time, manner, attendant circumstance, degree, cause, inference, result, condition, exception, concession, purpose, or means.
Therefore: Therefore, wherefore, accordingly, consequently, so, then all introduce a statement resulting from, or caused by, what immediately precedes. Therefore (for this or that reason) and wherefore (for which reason) imply exactness of reasoning
So.....therefore adds the degree, the preciseness to whatever follows and qualifies as an adverb. I see no complication in this.
2007-10-21 01:36:45 · answer #1 · answered by Greywolf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is Therefore A Conjunction
2016-11-11 04:42:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word therefore can be either a conjunction or an adverb, depending on the context.
therefore (conjunction): You are beautiful, and therefore get stared at.
therefore (adverb): He cries. Therefore he must be in pain.
2007-10-21 02:16:54 · answer #3 · answered by greenhorn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In grammar, a conjunction is a part of speech that connects two words, phrases, or clauses together. Therefore is used to connect ideas or clauses in sentences and is therefore a conjunction.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb. For example:
She ran QUICKLY. Quickly describes how she ran.
He writes well. Well describes how he writes.
2007-10-21 01:33:43 · answer #4 · answered by dare to be disturbed 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I consulted a dictionary and I found this:
therefore - (adv.) because of that reason; for that reason; referring to something previously stated
But this is what I think:
therefore - (conj.) shows cause and effect relationship between two statements
But I think it depends on where you live.
2007-10-21 01:43:41 · answer #5 · answered by Sir Cairo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋