3. to introduce a list at the end of a sentence. 1. between independent clauses not joined by a coordinating conjunction. If the conjunctive adverb is placed later in the sentence, it is set off by commas. 3. with words in a series. When a writer puts no mark of punctuation and no coordinating conjunction between independent clauses .
Gestures are a means of communication for everyone they are essential for the hearing impaired.
Two or more independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction. Gestures are a means of communication for everyone, they are essential for the hearing impaired. Gestures are a means of communication for everyone, but they are essential for the hearing impaired. Use a semicolon . Make the clauses into separate sentences.