What is an adjunct?
An adjunct is a word or phrase that functions as an adverb in a sentence (i.e.) expressing time, place, manner, etc.
EXAMPLES:
- at noon
- happily
- like an angel
What is a disjunct?
A disjunct is a word or phrase loosely joined to a sentence which expresses the mood of the speaker or writer.
EXAMPLES:
- nevertheless
- on the contrary
- despite
- notwithstanding
- however
What is a conjunct?
A conjunct is a word or phrase that indicates connection between two sentences.
EXAMPLES:
- firstly
- however
- in addition to
- therefore
Key points
Disjunct and Conjunct are part of Adjunct.
All are adverbs or adverbials.
They are never an important part of a sentence but optional extras (can be removed without affect the sentence negatively).
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