Conjunctive Adverb Quiz
Preview:
Choose the correct punctuation for the sentence: ‘She wanted to go to the movies however, she had too much homework.’
A. She wanted to go to the movies; however, she had too much homework.
B. She wanted to go to the movies, however she had too much homework.
C. She wanted to go to the movies; however she had too much homework.
D. She wanted to go to the movies however, she had too much homework.
Choose the correct conjunctive adverb to complete the sentence: I wanted to go; __________, I saved my money.
A. so
B. but
C. and
D. or
Identify the conjunctive adverb in the sentence: ‘My dad spends a lot of time on the yard; , our house has the nicest yard on the block.’
A. spends
B. therefore
C. nicest
D. block
The snow kept Sally from jogging; , she had homework to do.
A. anyway
B. anyway;
C. anyway she
D. , anyway she
Which sentence uses a conjunctive adverb correctly?
A. It is very hard to learn to swim; of course, it will be worth it in the end.
B. It is very hard to learn to swim of course, it will be worth it in the end.
C. It is very hard to learn to swim; of course it will be worth it in the end.
D. It is very hard to learn to swim, of course, it will be worth it in the end.
Fill in the blank with one of these conjunctive adverbs: however, anyway, besides, later, instead, so, next, still, also. I will walk to the park; __________, I will stop for a hamburger.
A. next
B. later
C. so
D. still
Identify the conjunctive adverb in the sentence: ‘She was late; consequently, she missed the meeting.’
A. late
B. consequently
C. missed
D. meeting
Choose the correct punctuation for the sentence: ‘You start cooking the steaks meanwhile I will make the dessert.’
A. You start cooking the steaks; meanwhile, I will make the dessert.
B. You start cooking the steaks, meanwhile I will make the dessert.
C. You start cooking the steaks; meanwhile I will make the dessert.
D. You start cooking the steaks meanwhile, I will make the dessert.
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
A. I really like that puppy; however, my landlord does not allow pets.
B. I really like that puppy however, my landlord does not allow pets.
C. I really like that puppy; however my landlord does not allow pets.
D. I really like that puppy, however, my landlord does not allow pets.
Identify the conjunctive adverb in the sentence: ‘The dance finished early; finally, we could get something to eat.’
A. finished
B. early
C. finally
D. eat
Identify the conjunctive adverb in the following sentence: I wanted to go; however, I saved my money.
A. wanted
B. go
C. however
D. saved
Choose the correct punctuation for the sentence: ‘I wanted to join the club however, I missed the deadline.’
A. I wanted to join the club; however, I missed the deadline.
B. I wanted to join the club, however I missed the deadline.
C. I wanted to join the club; however I missed the deadline.
D. I wanted to join the club however, I missed the deadline.
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
A. She wanted to go to the park; however, it started to rain.
B. She wanted to go to the park however, it started to rain.
C. She wanted to go to the park; however it started to rain.
D. She wanted to go to the park, however, it started to rain.
Fill in the blank with one of these conjunctive adverbs: however, anyway, besides, later, instead, so, next, still, also. I wanted to go; __________, I saved my money.
A. later
B. instead
C. so
D. next
Which of the following is a conjunctive adverb?
A. and
B. but
C. however
D. or
Choose the correct punctuation for the sentence: ‘I am sorry you can’t go besides the weather forecast calls for rain.’
A. I am sorry you can’t go; besides, the weather forecast calls for rain.
B. I am sorry you can’t go, besides the weather forecast calls for rain.
C. I am sorry you can’t go; besides the weather forecast calls for rain.
D. I am sorry you can’t go besides, the weather forecast calls for rain.
Identify the conjunctive adverb in the following sentence: ‘You can go when the chores are done; otherwise, you will miss the party.’
A. can
B. otherwise
C. will
D. miss
Identify the conjunctive adverb in the sentence: ‘He was tired; nevertheless, he finished his homework.’
A. tired
B. nevertheless
C. finished
D. homework
Choose the correct punctuation for the sentence: ‘I wanted to join the team however, I was too late.’
A. I wanted to join the team; however, I was too late.
B. I wanted to join the team, however I was too late.
C. I wanted to join the team; however I was too late.
D. I wanted to join the team however, I was too late.