This is the best method to join independent clauses together because the relationship between the clauses is made the clearest and most forceful. The conjunctive adverb and the coordinating conjunction should be taken from the same descriptive group as posted above under the 3rd Method: Semicolons with Conjunctive Adverbs (Addition, Contrast and Exception, Result, and Alternative).
Jane likes cats; Jane dislikes dogs.
(This sentence does not show how the ideas are related.)
Jane likes cats, and she dislikes dogs.
(This sentence just tells an additional idea about Jane.)
Jane likes cats; moreover, she dislikes dogs.
(This sentence tells an additional idea with thought and colour (because of the comma after moreover) about Jane.)
Jane likes cats, and moreover, she dislikes dogs.
(The relationship between the two ideas is more forceful because both the coordinating conjunction and conjunctive adverb were used together.)
**Note: Do make sure that you use the correct combination of coordinating conjunction and conjunctive adverb to state the meaning intended. For Example:
Wrong: Brad dislikes sweets, but also he likes chocolate.
(but is used for contrast/exception, also is used for addition,)
Right: Brad dislikes sweets, but nevertheless he likes chocolate.
(nevertheless is used for contrast/exception.)
**Note: Do make sure you have expressed the relationship intended. For Example:
Wrong: Brad dislikes beer, but nevertheless he dislikes all alcoholic drinks.
( You are not trying to show contrast/exception.)
Right: Brad dislikes beer, and moreover he dislikes all alcoholic drinks.
(You are trying to show addition.)
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