Conjunctive Adverbs Quiz

Using conjunctive adverbs, connect the following independent clauses: 'She was tired. She continued working.'

• She was tired; however, she continued working.

• She was tired; also, she continued working.

• She was tired; therefore, she continued working.

• She was tired; instead, she continued working.

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CCSS.W.8.2C

CCSS.W.8.3C

Using conjunctive adverbs, connect the following independent clauses: 'He studied hard. He didn't pass the test.'

• He studied hard; instead, he didn't pass the test.

• He studied hard; however, he didn't pass the test.

• He studied hard; therefore, he didn't pass the test.

• He studied hard; also, he didn't pass the test.

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CCSS.W.8.1C

CCSS.W.8.2C

CCSS.W.8.3C

Using conjunctive adverbs, connect the following independent clauses: 'They went to the beach. It started raining.'

• In addition

• Therefore

• However

• On the other hand

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2C

CCSS.W.8.3C

Identify the meaning of the conjunctive adverb 'however'

• Addition

• Explanation

• Similarity

• Contrast or contradiction

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

Identify the meaning of the conjunctive adverb 'moreover'

• In addition; besides

• Neverover

• Underover

• Lessover

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

Create a sentence using the conjunctive adverb 'nevertheless'

• They were late; nevertheless, they arrived on time.

• He was happy; nevertheless, he won the lottery.

• She was tired; nevertheless, she finished the race.

• I was hungry; nevertheless, I ate a big meal.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.1C

CCSS.W.8.2C

CCSS.W.8.3C

Create a sentence using the conjunctive adverb 'furthermore'

• Furthermore, the team lost the game last night.

• Furthermore, the team won the championship last year.

• Furthermore, the weather is nice today.

• Furthermore, the teacher gave us a pop quiz.

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2C

CCSS.W.8.3C

Identify the meaning of the conjunctive adverb 'therefore'

• Contrast or contradiction

• Explanation or result

• Addition

• Similarity

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

Using conjunctive adverbs, connect the following independent clauses: 'She loves reading. She bought a new book.'

• She loves reading; therefore, she bought a new book.

• She loves reading; however, she bought a new book.

• She loves reading; instead, she bought a new book.

• She loves reading; also, she bought a new book.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.W.8.2C

CCSS.W.8.3C

Create a sentence using the conjunctive adverb 'instead'

• I wanted to go out; instead, I stayed home.

• Instead, I ate a big meal.

• Instead, the weather is nice today.

• Instead, the team won the championship last year.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2C