Conjunctions as a sub-topic of English Grammar can expand beyond their general contents of use. Let us take a deeper look into ‘furthermore’ as a conjunction.
“Furthermore” may or may not be used as a conjunction depending on how it is used and in what context it is used in.
Let us explore this topic in detail with better expounded facts and examples.
When is “furthermore” a conjunction?
“Furthermore”, when employed in certain contexts, can be regarded as a conjunction. Let us investigate this phenomenon more thoroughly.
“Furthermore” is a conjunction when used between two clauses, more often than not to join them. However, this can be possible only in some cases and “furthermore” is not primarily a conjunction.
How is “furthermore” a conjunctive adverb?
“Furthermore” can occasionally be used as a conjunctive adverb. Let us look more closely at how that might be accomplished.
“Furthermore” is a conjunctive adverb by virtue of the fact that it is actually an adverb and functions only as a conjunction when used to link two clauses.
In such cases as well, it is not considered as solely a conjunction and the two grammatical concepts of “adverbs” and “conjunctions” are merged together to form the “conjunctive adverb” or “adverbial conjunct”.
Examples of “furthermore” as conjunction
Let us explore the use of “furthermore” as a conjunction with multiple examples.
| Examples | Explanations |
| 1. I do not have the resources perform the task, furthermore, I do not wish to either. | As seen here, when a word like “furthermore” is used in the middle of two clauses then that automatically turns it into a conjunction. |
| 2. He wants to become a doctor, furthermore, he wishes to get into his dream university. | In this sentence, the term “furthermore” has been used to link the second clause to the first one, hence making it a conjunction. |
| 3. We threw them a surprise party, furthermore, it was long due. | As one can see, in examples like these, conjunctions like “furthermore” are preceded and succeeded a ‘comma’. |
| 4. I packed less for the trip, furthermore, I lost my way to my destination as well. | The word “furthermore” here also functions as a conjunction as it is used to merge two clauses together. |
| 5. My aunt has a knack for business, furthermore, she is about to start a small company of her own. | As can be observed, a word like “furthermore” immediately becomes a conjunction when it is employed in the middle of two clauses. |
| 6. She asked for an extension of deadline, furthermore, she took up even more tasks than she could handle. | The word “furthermore” functions as a conjunction in this phrase because it joins the second and first clauses. |
| 7. They admire art, furthermore, they wish to open a small gallery of their own. | As one can see, conjunctions like “furthermore” are preceded and followed by a “comma” in examples like these. |
| 8. This is my favorite recipe, furthermore, it needs to be passed down to each generation. | Since it joins two clauses together, the word “furthermore” in this context also serves as a conjunction. |
When is “furthermore” not considered as conjunction?
“Furthermore” has many more uses in different forms other than a conjunction. Let us take a closer look into this.
“Furthermore” is not considered as a conjunction when it is used in its intended form of an “adverb”. The word is primarily an adverb and is used as such in majority cases.
Examples of “furthermore” not considered as conjunctions
Let us take a look at some examples of “furthermore” used in forms apart from a conjunction.
| Examples | Explanations |
| 9. My boss has tossed multiple assignments my way. Furthermore, he expects me to complete them over the weekend. | The primary usage of a word like “furthermore” is that of mainly an adverb, as is the case here. |
| 10. That was the end of the story. Furthermore, we must analyze its meaning. | The adverbial form of the term “furthermore” is more often than not used in the beginning of a new sentence, as seen in this given example. |
| 11. The professor gave her students an interesting project to work on. Furthermore, they get complete creative freedom. | As one can see in this sentence, adverbs like “furthermore” need to be preceded by a complete sentence so that they can convey additional information through the sentence they are a part of. |
| 12. The food at this restaurant was not great. Furthermore, the manager was rude as well. | A term like “furthermore” is typically used as an adverb, as it is in this sentence. |
| 13. This is a turning point for the company. Furthermore, we must pull up our socks to keep up with the momentum. | Adverbs like “furthermore” must be preceded by a whole sentence, as can be seen in this sentence, in order to convey more information through the sentence they are a part of. |
| 14. She works two full time jobs. Furthermore, she volunteers in her free time as well. | More frequently than not, like in the case of this example, the word “further” is employed as an adverb at the start of a new sentence. |
| 15. He asked for a raise. Furthermore, he demanded a few extra perks too. | In order to add extra information to the statement they are a part of, adverbs like “furthermore” must be preceded by a complete sentence, as is the case in this sentence. |
Conclusion
Hence, it is quite clear as to how a word like “furthermore” can function as a conjunction in specific situations and contexts when used in a certain way.
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