Conjunctive Adverbs Explained

The video tutorial covers conjunctive adverbs, explaining their role in connecting clauses and how they are punctuated differently depending on their position in a sentence. It provides examples of common conjunctive adverbs and demonstrates their use in both single and multiple sentence structures. The tutorial includes practice exercises for identifying and correctly punctuating sentences with conjunctive adverbs, and concludes with a reminder about an upcoming quiz.

What is the primary function of conjunctive adverbs?

• To describe a noun

• To connect clauses

• To introduce a topic

• To end a sentence

Which of the following is NOT a conjunctive adverb?

• Therefore

• Because

• However

• Moreover

Which punctuation is used before a conjunctive adverb when it is placed in the middle of a sentence?

• Comma

• Period

• Semicolon

• Exclamation mark

How should a sentence starting with a conjunctive adverb be related to the previous sentence?

• It should contrast with the previous sentence

• It should provide an example

• It should have no relation

• It should continue the idea from the previous sentence

What is the correct punctuation after a conjunctive adverb used at the beginning of a sentence?

• Period

• No punctuation

• Comma

• Semicolon

In the sentence 'I like you a lot; however, I think we should be friends.', what is 'however'?

• A conjunctive adverb

• A coordinating conjunction

• A subordinating conjunction

• An adjective

What must be on each side of a semicolon when a conjunctive adverb is used in the middle of a sentence?

• A dependent clause

• An independent clause

• A verb

• A noun

Which conjunctive adverb implies a consequence?

• Additionally

• Nonetheless

• Therefore

• However

What is the correct way to punctuate a sentence that starts with a conjunctive adverb?

• Start with a semicolon

• No punctuation is necessary

• Use a comma after the conjunctive adverb

• Place a period before the conjunctive adverb

When splitting a sentence into two with a conjunctive adverb, what punctuation should you use?

• Comma and period

• Two commas

• Semicolon and comma

• Period and semicolon