Two independent clauses may be joined by _____.

Question

using a comma before a conjunctive adverb
using a semicolon before a conjunctive adverb

Answer 1

Two independent clauses may be joined by using a semicolon before a conjunctive adverb.

When you use a conjunctive adverb (like however, therefore, or consequently) to connect two independent clauses, you typically place a semicolon before the conjunctive adverb and a comma after it. For example:

"I wanted to go for a walk; however, it started to rain."

Using a comma before a conjunctive adverb is not correct in this case.