Semicolons and Conjunctive Adverbs

Consequently means

• as a result

• as one example

• in addition

• in contrast

for example means

• as one example

• at the same time

• in contrast

• in trust

furthermore means

• in addition

• as an alternative

• as a result

• in contrast

however means

• in contrast

• as a result

• as one example

• for that reason

instead means

• in place of

• as a result

• as one example

• for that reason

nevertheless means

• in contrast

• as an alterative

• for that reason

• as a result

Which sentence is grammatically correct

• He received an A on his term paper; furthermore, the instructor excepted him from the final.

• He received an A on his term paper, furthermore; the instructor excepted him from the final.

• He received an A on his term paper; meanwhile, the instructor excepted him from the final.

• He received an A on his term paper, meanwhile, the instructor excepted him from the final.

Which sentences is grammatically correct?

• Jack as never studied finance; however, he plays the stock market like a pro.

• Jack as never studied finance, however, he plays the stock market like a pro.

• Jack as never studied finance; otherwise, he plays the stock market like a pro.

• Jack as never studied finance; therefore, he plays the stock market like a pro.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

• Josie says whatever is on her mind; consequently, she often makes others fell uncomfortable.

• Josie says whatever is on her mind; meanwhile, she often makes others fell uncomfortable.

• Josie says whatever is on her mind, consequently; she often makes others fell uncomfortable.

• Josie says whatever is on her mind, meanwhile; she often makes others fell uncomfortable.

Which choice is grammatically correct?

• The Swiss army knife fixed the oxygen systems of climbers; it saved the lives of stranded scientists.

• The Swiss army knife fixed the oxygen systems of climbers. it saved the lives of stranded scientists.

• The Swiss army knife fixed the oxygen systems of climbers, it saved the lives of stranded scientists.

• When the Swiss army knife fixed the oxygen systems of climbers; it saved the lives of stranded scientists.