Exploring Conjunctive Adverbs in Sentences

What punctuation is used to connect two main clauses before introducing a conjunctive adverb?

• Exclamation mark

• Semicolon

• Comma

• Period

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which conjunctive adverb would be suitable to underscore a contrast between two clauses?

• Moreover

• Therefore

• Thus

• However

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the role of 'consequently' in a compound sentence?

• To list items

• To introduce an example

• To show cause and effect

• To add emphasis

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

Where does a conjunctive adverb typically appear in a sentence?

• At the start of the first clause

• At the end of the sentence

• Just after the semicolon

• Before the coordinating conjunction

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which of the following is not a function of conjunctive adverbs?

• Clarifying relationships

• Introducing subjects

• Providing additional information

• Connecting clauses

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

What conjunctive adverb is used to introduce an example?

• For instance

• For example

• Such as

• Like

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

How are conjunctive adverbs typically separated from the clause they modify?

• With a period

• With a semicolon

• With a comma

• No separation

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which of the following best describes the utility of conjunctive adverbs in English?

• To provide additional meaning

• To simplify sentence structure

• To confuse the reader

• To correct grammatical errors

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CCSS.L.3.1A