Sentence Connectors

Organize these options into the right "Connector" Category.

Groups:

(a) Coordinating Conjunction

,

(b) Subordinating Conjunction

,

(c) Conjunctive Adverb

• whereas

• nor

• besides

• nonetheless

• however

• because

• after

• for

• or

• consequently

• since

Organize these options into the right "Connector" Category.

Groups:

(a) Coordinating Conjunction

,

(b) Subordinating Conjunction

,

(c) Conjunctive Adverb

• and

• whenever

• likewise

• therefore

• similarly

• meanwhile

• but

• yet

• though

• although

• until

• so

Choose the best subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence below.

________ she finished her homework, she went for a walk in the park.

• A. Since

• B. After

• C. While

• D. Although

Choose the best subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence below.

__________ they arrived at the restaurant, they realized it was already closed.

• A. When

• B. After

• C. While

• D. Before

Choose the best subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence below.

___________ she was feeling unwell, she stayed home from school.

• A. After

• B. While

• C. Although

• D. Because

Choose the best subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence below.

___________ he studied hard for the exam, he still felt nervous about the results.

• A. After

• B. While

• C. Although

• D. Because

Choose the best conjunctive adverb to complete the sentence below.

She practiced the piano diligently; _____________, she performed exceptionally well at the recital.

• A. however

• B. furthermore

• C. instead

• D. consequently

Choose the best conjunctive adverb to complete the sentence below.

Sarah studied hard for the exam; __________, she still felt nervous about the results.

• A. however

• B. therefore

• C. moreover

• D. consequently

Choose the best conjunctive adverb to complete the sentence below.

He missed the bus; ____________, he arrived at work on time by taking a taxi.

• A. hence

• B. therefore

• C. nevertheless

• D. instead

Choose the best conjunctive adverb to complete the sentence below.

He forgot his lunch at home; ___________, he had to buy food from the cafeteria.

• A. meanwhile

• B. therefore

• C. nevertheless

• D. instead