Conjunctive Adverbs Quiz
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What is the function of a conjunctive adverb in a sentence?
A. To describe a noun
B. To connect two independent clauses and show the relationship between them
C. To modify a verb
D. To join two nouns
Which of the following is NOT a conjunctive adverb?
A. Moreover
B. Nevertheless
C. Because
D. Furthermore
Identify the conjunctive adverb in the following sentence: “He didn’t like the movie; instead, he preferred the book.”
A. He
B. Didn’t
C. Instead
D. Preferred
Which sentence contains a conjunctive adverb?
A. She sings beautifully.
B. He is tall and strong.
C. She was late; consequently, she missed the bus.
D. They went to the store and bought groceries.
Which of the following conjunctive adverbs shows opposites?
A. Accordingly
B. However
C. Subsequently
D. Therefore
Identify the conjunctive adverb in the following sentence: “She was tired; therefore, she went to bed early.”
A. She
B. Was
C. Therefore
D. Early
Which of the following is a conjunctive adverb?
A. Because
B. Although
C. Meanwhile
D. Since
Which conjunctive adverb completes the sentence below?
We brought blankets for the picnic; _____, Sally brought food.
A. in other words
B. in addition
C. consequently
D. above all
Select the correct conjunctive adverb to complete the sentence: “He studied hard for the exam; ________, he passed with flying colors.”
A. And
B. Therefore
C. But
D. Or
I had to go to school.
My brother stayed home sick.
A. I had to go to school; meanwhile, my brother stayed home sick.
B. I had to go to school; furthermore, my brother stayed home sick.
C. I had to go to school; therefore, my brother stayed home sick.
D. I had to go to school; still, my brother stayed home sick.
Which of the following is an example of a conjunctive adverb used for cause and effect?
A. instead
B. first
C. therefore
D. however
Choose the sentence that correctly uses a conjunctive adverb.
A. I wanted to go to the park, but it was raining.
B. I wanted to go to the park; however, it was raining.
C. I wanted to go to the park, it was raining.
D. I wanted to go to the park because it was raining.
What conjunctive adverb would you use to indicate a sequence?
A. however
B. consequently
C. indeed
D. first
Which conjunctive adverb is used for emphasis?
A. instead
B. certainly
C. then
D. before
Which of the following is used to show addition?
A. in conclusion
B. furthermore
C. instead
D. however
Identify the conjunctive adverb in the following sentence: “She was not feeling well; nevertheless, she went to work.”
A. She
B. Not
C. Nevertheless
D. Went
Fill in the blank with a conjunctive adverb: “The weather was terrible; ________, the event was canceled.”
A. So
B. However
C. Consequently
D. And
You need to work harder.
You’ll get fired.
A. You need to work harder; meanwhile, you’ll get fired.
B. You need to work harder; subsequently, you’ll get fired.
C. You need to work harder; otherwise, you’ll get fired.
D. You need to work harder; truly, you’ll get fired.
Roberta didn’t have all the ingredients to bake a cake; ________________, she decided to prepare something else.
A. finally
B. indeed
C. therefore
D. however
I really don’t know why he came; ________________, I would tell you.
A. otherwise
B. instead
C. in contrast
D. however
What conjunctive adverb would you use to summarize?
A. first
B. in conclusion
C. instead
D. likewise
Which of the following sentences uses a conjunctive adverb correctly?
A. She was hungry, so she ate a sandwich.
B. She was hungry; therefore, she ate a sandwich.
C. She was hungry, therefore she ate a sandwich.
D. She was hungry because she ate a sandwich.
What is an example of a conjunctive adverb used to summarize?
A. rather
B. since
C. furthermore
D. in summary
We wanted to go to the beach.
It started to rain.
We stayed at home.
A. We wanted to go to the beach, but it started to rain; otherwise, we stayed home.
B. We wanted to go to the beach; however, it started to rain, so we stayed home.
C. We wanted to go to the beach; therefore, it started to rain, and we stayed home.
D. It started to rain, but we wanted to go to the beach; therefore, we stayed home.
Roberta didn’t have all the ingredients to bake a cake.
She decided to prepare something else.
A. Roberta didn’t have all the ingredients to bake a cake; finally, she decided to prepare something else.
B. Roberta didn’t have all the ingredients to bake a cake; indeed, she decided to prepare something else.
C. Roberta didn’t have all the ingredients to bake a cake; therefore, she decided to prepare something else.
D. Roberta didn’t have all the ingredients to bake a cake; however, she decided to prepare something else.