Using Conjunctive Adverbs Correctly

John didn't study for his test;_________ he failed.

• meanwhile

• however

• therefore

• moreover

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Walter thought he was slow; _________, he got 1st place in the race.

• next

• nevertheless

• therefore

• hence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

I went to the store; _________, I went back home.

• then

• instead

• moreover

• likewise

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which punctuation do you use before a conjunctive adverb?

• colon

• comma

• dash

• semicolon

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

I wore red today; _________, my friend was also wearing red

• instead

• similarly

• however

• besides

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Is the following sentence correct? Tom fell down; however, he hurt his knee.

• Yes

• No

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Ella thought she wouldn't like Swiss cheese; _________, she loved it.

• therefore

• moreover

• similarly

• however

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Harry thought he did poorly on the test;_________ he got 90%

• however

• moreover

• similarly

• likewise

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Is the following sentence correct: First, you add water; lastly, you add glue; next, you add slime activator.

• Yes

• No

• I don't know

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Select every sentence with an incorrect conjunctive adverb.

• Marry went shopping on Tuesday; however, she bought a lot.

• Everyone thought John would win the race; similary, he lost.

• Tyler studied all night; therefore, he made a 100.

• Everyone had fun; nevertheless, everyone had fun