Temporal Conjunctions and Connectives Quiz
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“During” is an example of…
A. Temporal conjunction
B. Temporal connective
C. Preposition only
D. Coordinating conjunction
Temporal connectives are typically used to…
A. Combine two clauses within one sentence.
B. Show the sequence of events in a story or explanation.
C. Express a contrast between two ideas.
D. Ask a question.
Temporal conjunctions most often appear in…
A. Sequential instructions
B. Complex sentences
C. Titles of books
D. Lists of items
Identify the temporal connective in the following sentence: “Next, we’ll stop by the store.”
A. We’ll
B. Stop
C. Next
D. By
What is the key structural difference between temporal conjunctions and temporal connectives?
A. Temporal conjunctions can stand alone, but temporal connectives cannot.
B. Temporal conjunctions link clauses, while temporal connectives guide the sequence of events.
C. Temporal conjunctions appear only at the end of sentences.
D. Temporal connectives always appear in complex sentences.
Which of the following is an example of a temporal connective used in narrative writing?
A. After we talked, I left.
B. When she arrived, we ate.
C. Then, we decided to leave.
D. Before he called, I knew it was urgent.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a temporal conjunction?
A. First, we went to the store.
B. After I eat lunch, I will take a nap.
C. Next, we cleaned the room.
D. During the meeting, we made decisions.
What is a common function of temporal conjunctions?
A. Indicating time relationships between actions.
B. Summarizing an argument.
C. Adding emphasis to a point.
D. Introducing a new paragraph.
Which sentence uses a temporal connective?
A. Before the sun sets, we need to leave.
B. While cooking dinner, the phone rang.
C. Finally, we arrived at our destination.
D. When the storm started, everyone went inside.
Which of the following temporal conjunctions expresses a cause-effect relationship?
A. When
B. After
C. Because
D. While
Temporal connectives are useful for…
A. Building transitions in narratives.
B. Structuring opinions.
C. Connecting clauses grammatically.
D. Asking direct questions.
Which temporal conjunction is used correctly?
A. Next we go shopping.
B. Before we leave, grab your coat.
C. During the storm, we stayed inside.
D. First I’ll study, then I’ll sleep.
Which of these temporal connectives suggests the last step in a sequence?
A. Meanwhile
B. Finally
C. Before
D. While
Which of the following is NOT a temporal conjunction?
A. While
B. Before
C. Next
D. When
Which of the following is a temporal conjunction?
A. First
B. When
C. Next
D. Meanwhile
Which temporal conjunction is used to describe an event that occurs before another?
A. After
B. When
C. Before
D. During
Temporal conjunctions are commonly found in…
A. Instructions
B. Narrative storytelling
C. Complex sentences connecting two clauses
D. Headlines
Choose the correct sentence that demonstrates the use of a temporal connective.
A. Before the meeting starts, review the notes.
B. Then, we can start the presentation.
C. When the bell rings, class begins.
D. While walking, I listened to music.
Which temporal conjunction signals that two actions are happening simultaneously?
A. Before
B. After
C. When
D. While
Identify the sentence with a temporal connective.
A. After the rain stopped, we went outside.
B. When the phone rang, I answered it.
C. Finally, the movie ended.
D. While waiting, we chatted.
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