Conjunctive Adverbs

He is a very weak president; ________________, most people support him.

• otherwise
• instead
• nevertheless
• therefore

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.3

CCSS.L.9-10.5

We wanted to go to the beach; ________________, it started to rain and we stayed at home.

• otherwise
• however
• therefore

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

She is a very smart woman; ________________, it is not at all surprising that she got the job. 

• nevertheless
• similarly
• therefore
• otherwise

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.3

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

Roberta didn't have all the ingredients to bake a cake; ________________, she decided to prepare something else.

• finally
• indeed
• therefore
• however

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

I really don't know why he came; ________________, I would tell you.

• otherwise
• instead
• in contrast
• however

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

Select the sentence(s) with the correct punctuation:

• I absolutely love singing, my sister, on the other hand, hates it.

• I absolutely love singing; my sister; on the other hand; hates it.

• I absolutely love singing. My sister, on the other hand, hates it.

• I absolutely love singing. My sister on the other hand hates it.

Which conjunctive adverb completes the sentence below?

You can go when your chores are done; _____, you will miss the party.

• otherwise

• therefore

• besides

• also

Which conjunctive adverb completes the sentence below?

Jason did not study; _____ he failed the test.

• however

• otherwise

• meanwhile

• therefore

Which of the following conjunctive adverbs shows time relationships?

• Similarly

• Meanwhile

• Instead

• Otherwise

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2C

CCSS.W.7.3C

You need to put more effort into your work; ______, you won't get a passing grade.

• moreover
• otherwise
• unless
• instead