Conjunctive Adverbs in Action

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a conjunctive adverb to connect two independent clauses?

• I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining.

• I wanted to go for a walk; however, it was raining.

• I wanted to go for a walk, it was raining.

• I wanted to go for a walk because it was raining.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

Identify the conjunctive adverb in the following sentence: "She was tired; nevertheless, she finished her homework."

• tired

• nevertheless

• finished

• homework

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a conjunctive adverb.

• He was hungry, therefore he ate a sandwich.

• He was hungry; therefore, he ate a sandwich.

• He was hungry therefore he ate a sandwich.

• He was hungry; and therefore, he ate a sandwich.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which of the following sentences uses a conjunctive adverb to show contrast?

• She studied hard; consequently, she passed the exam.

• She studied hard; however, she failed the exam.

• She studied hard; thus, she passed the exam.

• She studied hard; as a result, she passed the exam.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

In the sentence "The weather was cold; nonetheless, we went hiking," what role does the word "nonetheless" play?

• It introduces a reason.

• It shows a contrast.

• It adds information.

• It shows a sequence.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Select the sentence that correctly uses a conjunctive adverb to indicate a cause-and-effect relationship.

• She forgot her umbrella; hence, she got wet.

• She forgot her umbrella, hence she got wet.

• She forgot her umbrella; and hence, she got wet.

• She forgot her umbrella hence she got wet.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

Which sentence uses a conjunctive adverb to add information?

• He was late; therefore, he missed the bus.

• He was late; moreover, he forgot his keys.

• He was late; however, he caught the bus.

• He was late; consequently, he missed the bus.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Identify the conjunctive adverb in the sentence: "The team played well; consequently, they won the match."

• played

• consequently

• won

• match

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a conjunctive adverb to show a sequence?

• First, we went to the park; then, we had lunch.

• First, we went to the park, then we had lunch.

• First, we went to the park; and then, we had lunch.

• First, we went to the park then we had lunch.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

Choose the sentence that uses a conjunctive adverb to indicate a result.

• She was tired; nevertheless, she continued working.

• She was tired; therefore, she went to bed early.

• She was tired; however, she stayed up late.

• She was tired; moreover, she had a headache.

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CCSS.L.3.1A