Thamos in Sentences Conjunctive Adverbs

Which answer choice has all THAMOs (conjunctive adverbs)?

• however, but, so, and

• for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

• also, and, in addition, so

• however, also, meanwhile

I wanted to go to the movies; _____________, my mom wouldn't take me.

• also

• therefore

• otherwise

• however

Choose the best conjunctive adverb to complete the sentence. We wanted to spend the day at the beach _______ it rained so we stayed home.

• ; otherwise,

• ; also,

• ; however,

• ; therefore,

Conjunctive Adverbs: Which of the following words is a THAMO?

• other

• offer

• otherwise

• otter

What is the purpose of conjunctive adverbs (THAMOS)?

• They connect a dependent clause with an independent clause

• They show the relationship between two independent clauses

• They connect words and ideas

• They show sequence, similarities, differences, or cause and effect

Which of the following is a THAMO?

• A) and

• B) but

• C) therefore

• D) or

Choose the correct conjunctive adverb to complete the sentence: I wanted to go for a walk; ________, it started raining.

• A) however

• B) and

• C) but

• D) so

Identify the sentence that correctly uses a conjunctive adverb.

• A) I was tired, so I went to bed.

• B) I was tired; therefore, I went to bed.

• C) I was tired, therefore I went to bed.

• D) I was tired; and I went to bed.

Which sentence uses a THAMO correctly?

• A) She was hungry; however she didn't eat.

• B) She was hungry, however she didn't eat.

• C) She was hungry; however, she didn't eat.

• D) She was hungry however, she didn't eat.

What is the function of a conjunctive adverb in a sentence?

• A) To connect two independent clauses

• B) To connect a dependent clause to an independent clause

• C) To introduce a list

• D) To end a sentence