Conjunctive Adverbs

We wanted to go to Portugal _________ we went to Brazil.

• ; instead,

• ; instead

• instead

• , instead,

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2C

He saw the answers to the quiz. He knew ________ that the answer was 4.

• , therefore,

• therefore

• ; therefore,

• therefore,

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.2C

We wanted to go to the beach; __________, it started to rain.

• however

• otherwise

• therefore

• so

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.W.6.2C

If a conjunctive adverb is used in the middle of a sentence, what must be used on both sides of the word?

• commas

• semi-colons

• periods

• nothing

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

The third batter struck out; _________, the Pirates had not scored.

• again

• besides

• finally

• otherwise

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

Len finished his homework; _________, he was ready to relax.

• then

• furthermore

• also

• again

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.W.6.2C

You need to work harder _________ you'll get fired.

• ; otherwise,

• , otherwise,

• ; otherwise

• otherwise

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2C

When a conjunctive adverb is used after a semicolon or as an introductory word in a new sentence, you must use a _____.

• comma

• period

• colon

• semi-colon

Louise had never eaten sushi; ______, she was willing to give them a try.

• nevertheless

• besides

• furthermore

• then

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

It is not unusual for Phil to be late;______, he is seldom on time.

• indeed

• besides

• nevertheless

• then

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4