Question

Which conjunctive adverb best connects the independent clauses in this sentence? Justin was hungry for something sweet; _____, he wanted strawberries.

Answer 1

Therefore would work in that context.

Answer 2

Namely

Namely is a conjunctive adverb that adds emphasis. In the first independent clause, the speaker identifies a category of food Justin was hungry for. The second independent clause narrows the category to a specific food that is sweet; strawberries.