Semicolons & Conjunctive Adverbs Final Review

Front

What is another term for a complete sentence?

Back

An independent clause.

Front

Which of the following conjunctive adverbs adds information?

Back

Furthermore.

Front

Is the semicolon in the correct spot? I had a huge meal; however, I am already hungry again.

Back

Yes.

Front

Where does the semicolon go? Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner.

Back

bald;.

Front

Where does the semicolon go? She hit the pole in the parking lot now her car has a huge dent.

Back

lot;.

Front

What is a semicolon used for?

Back

To connect closely related independent clauses.

Front

What is a conjunctive adverb?

Back

A word that connects two independent clauses and shows the relationship between them.

Front

Give an example of a conjunctive adverb that shows contrast.

Back

However.

Front

What punctuation mark is used before a conjunctive adverb when connecting two independent clauses?

Back

A semicolon.

Front

What is the purpose of using a semicolon?

Back

To clarify the relationship between two independent clauses.