Conjunctive Adverbs and Semicolons Explained

What is the primary purpose of Style Pile Notes?

• To teach punctuation marks

• To help writers with grammar rules

• To assist writers in adding sentence variety and style

• To provide a list of vocabulary words

Where can students find the digital copy of the notes if they are in the teacher's class?

• On the teacher's website

• In Google Classroom

• In their email

• In the school library

What is the first rule for using a conjunctive adverb with a semicolon?

• You have to follow all semicolon rules

• Use a word from the list

• It must be followed by a comma

• It must come after the semicolon

In the example 'Mr Davis is a stylish teacher; however, I wish he would shave his beard,' which rule is being followed by placing 'however' after the semicolon?

• Rule 1

• Rule 2

• Rule 3

• Rule 4

What was the mistake in the example 'The author's purpose in the article was to persuade his audience that young people are addicted to technology; however I am young and I know plenty of people who are not'?

• The semicolon was used incorrectly

• The conjunctive adverb was not from the list

• There was no comma after 'however'

• The ideas were not related

In the example 'The 49ers are one of the best teams in the NFL; furthermore, they have won more Super Bowls than the Raiders,' what is the correct usage of 'furthermore'?

• It is not followed by a comma

• It is incorrectly placed

• It is used correctly

• It is not from the list

What should you avoid doing when using a semicolon with a conjunctive adverb?

• Following the semicolon rules

• Placing the conjunctive adverb after the semicolon

• Capitalizing the conjunctive adverb

• Using a word from the list

What is the mistake in the example 'A lot of people think the Raiders are a good team; Additionally, they never make it to the playoffs'?

• The conjunctive adverb is not from the list

• The ideas are not related

• The conjunctive adverb is capitalized

• The semicolon is used incorrectly

What is the correct way to describe your best friend using a conjunctive adverb and a semicolon?

• Jorge is a good friend; However he never shares any of his food with me.

• Jorge is a good friend; However, he never shares any of his food with me.

• Jorge is a good friend; however he never shares any of his food with me.

• Jorge is a good friend; however, he never shares any of his food with me.

What is the key takeaway when using conjunctive adverbs and semicolons in writing?

• Use them frequently to enhance style

• Avoid using them as they complicate sentences

• Only use them in formal writing

• Use them sparingly to avoid overdoing it