Students are expected to convey the relationship between two independent ideas using a conjunctive adverb (e.g., however, nonetheless, therefore). These words (or sometimes phrases) act as bridges between two complete ideas. A conjunctive adverb at the beginning of a clause connects that clause to the previous clause in a logical way. Students must recognize that different conjunctive adverbs imply different relationships. Using these words or phrases interchangeably without regard to the relationship creates confusion for the reader. For example, the conjunctive adverb meanwhile implies that two things are happening at the same time. Students should recognize this relationship in sentences such as “Mom and I spent the entire day getting supplies for the party. Meanwhile, my sister and dad worked to get the yard in shape for the festivities.”