Conjunctive Adverbs and Punctuation Quiz
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Select the sentence that correctly uses a conjunctive adverb and punctuation.
A. The weather was cold; however, we decided to go hiking.
B. The weather was cold; we decided to go hiking however.
C. The weather was cold however; we decided to go hiking.
D. The weather was cold; we however decided to go hiking.
Identify the sentence that uses a conjunctive adverb correctly along with proper punctuation.
A. The movie was entertaining; moreover, it had great music.
B. The movie was entertaining moreover; it had great music.
C. The movie was entertaining; it had great music moreover.
D. The movie was entertaining, moreover it had great music.
Choose the sentence that correctly incorporates a conjunctive adverb and punctuation.
A. She studied hard; therefore, she passed the exam.
B. She studied hard, therefore she passed the exam.
C. She studied hard; she passed the exam therefore.
D. She studied hard; therefore she passed the exam.
Which of the following sentences correctly incorporates a conjunctive adverb and punctuation?
A. She enjoys painting, in addition she likes sculpting.
B. She enjoys painting; in addition she likes sculpting.
C. She enjoys painting in addition; she likes sculpting.
D. She enjoys painting; in addition, she likes sculpting.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses a complex structure with a subordinating conjunction and punctuation.
A. She failed the exam although she studied hard.
B. Although she studied hard, she failed the exam.
C. She failed the exam, although she studied hard.
D. Although she studied hard she failed the exam.
Select the sentence that correctly uses a complex sentence structure and punctuation.
A. You must work hard if you want to succeed.
B. If you want to succeed, you must work hard.
C. You must work hard, if you want to succeed.
D. If you want to succeed you must work hard.
Choose the correct sentence that demonstrates a complex sentence with appropriate punctuation.
A. We started without you since you arrived late.
B. Since you arrived late, we started without you.
C. We started without you, since you arrived late.
D. Since you arrived late we started without you.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a subordinating conjunction and punctuation?
A. I missed the bus because I was late.
B. Because I was late, I missed the bus.
C. I missed the bus, because I was late.
D. Because I was late I missed the bus.
Choose the sentence that correctly demonstrates the use of a dependent clause with appropriate punctuation.
A. If it rains, we will cancel the picnic.
B. We will cancel the picnic if it rains.
C. We will cancel the picnic, if it rains.
D. If it rains we will cancel the picnic.
Which of the following sentences uses a subordinating conjunction correctly and is punctuated properly?
A. She went to bed after she finished her homework.
B. After she finished her homework she went to bed.
C. She went to bed, after she finished her homework.
D. After she finished her homework, she went to bed.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a conjunctive adverb and punctuation?
A. I wanted to go for a walk; however, it started raining.
B. I wanted to go for a walk; it started raining however.
C. I wanted to go for a walk; it started raining, however.
D. I wanted to go for a walk however; it started raining.
Choose the correct sentence that employs a conjunctive adverb with proper punctuation.
A. I wanted to eat dinner; meanwhile, my friend wanted dessert.
B. I wanted to eat dinner meanwhile; my friend wanted dessert.
C. I wanted to eat dinner; my friend wanted dessert meanwhile.
D. I wanted to eat dinner, meanwhile my friend wanted dessert.
Which of the following sentences uses a subordinating conjunction and is punctuated correctly?
A. It gets dark when the sun sets.
B. When the sun sets, it gets dark.
C. It gets dark, when the sun sets.
D. When the sun sets it gets dark.
Identify the sentence that correctly demonstrates the use of a complex sentence with a dependent clause.
A. He went for a run, although he was tired.
B. Although he was tired, he went for a run.
C. He went for a run although he was tired.
D. Although he was tired he went for a run.
Which of the following is correctly punctuated with a conjunctive adverb?
A. He was tired; nevertheless he finished his work.
B. He was tired; nevertheless, he finished his work.
C. He was tired nevertheless; he finished his work.
D. He was tired, nevertheless he finished his work.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses a conjunctive adverb with appropriate punctuation.
A. The team played well; they won the game consequently.
B. The team played well, consequently they won the game.
C. The team played well; consequently, they won the game.
D. The team played well consequently; they won the game.