Conjunctive Adverbs Explained

Conjunctive Adverbs Explained

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Lucas Foster

English

6th - 8th Grade

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The video tutorial covers conjunctive adverbs, explaining their role in connecting clauses and how they are punctuated differently depending on their position in a sentence. It provides examples of common conjunctive adverbs and demonstrates their use in both single and multiple sentence structures. The tutorial includes practice exercises for identifying and correctly punctuating sentences with conjunctive adverbs, and concludes with a reminder about an upcoming quiz.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of conjunctive adverbs?

To describe a noun

To connect clauses

To introduce a topic

To end a sentence

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a conjunctive adverb?

Therefore

Because

However

Moreover

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which punctuation is used before a conjunctive adverb when it is placed in the middle of a sentence?

Comma

Period

Semicolon

Exclamation mark

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How should a sentence starting with a conjunctive adverb be related to the previous sentence?

It should contrast with the previous sentence

It should provide an example

It should have no relation

It should continue the idea from the previous sentence

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the correct punctuation after a conjunctive adverb used at the beginning of a sentence?

Period

No punctuation

Comma

Semicolon

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the sentence 'I like you a lot; however, I think we should be friends.', what is 'however'?

A conjunctive adverb

A coordinating conjunction

A subordinating conjunction

An adjective

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What must be on each side of a semicolon when a conjunctive adverb is used in the middle of a sentence?

A dependent clause

An independent clause

A verb

A noun

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which conjunctive adverb implies a consequence?

Additionally

Nonetheless

Therefore

However

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the correct way to punctuate a sentence that starts with a conjunctive adverb?

Start with a semicolon

No punctuation is necessary

Use a comma after the conjunctive adverb

Place a period before the conjunctive adverb

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When splitting a sentence into two with a conjunctive adverb, what punctuation should you use?

Comma and period

Two commas

Semicolon and comma

Period and semicolon

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