Exploring Conjunctive Adverbs

This video tutorial explains conjunctive adverbs, which link sentences or clauses. It provides examples like 'however' and 'therefore' and demonstrates their use in connecting ideas. The video also covers common errors, such as run-on sentences, and concludes with a summary of key points.

What is the purpose of a conjunctive adverb?

• To conclude a discussion

• To link sentences or clauses

• To list items

• To introduce a topic

Which of the following is NOT a conjunctive adverb?

• However

• Therefore

• Consequently

• Because

Which of the following conjunctive adverbs implies a cause-effect relationship?

• However

• Moreover

• Therefore

• Additionally

How does 'however' function in the example sentences?

• As a conjunction

• As a conjunctive adverb

• As a verb

• As a subject

Which of the following is a correct example of using 'therefore'?

• He is funny, therefore he can stay.

• He is funny; therefore, he can stay.

• He is funny. Therefore he can stay.

• He is funny therefore, he can stay.

What punctuation is typically used before a conjunctive adverb?

• Comma

• Exclamation mark

• Period

• Semicolon

Which example shows correct usage of a conjunctive adverb?

• I am tired, however, I will go.

• I am tired however I will go.

• I am tired; however, I will go.

• I am tired. However I will go.

What is the role of conjunctive adverbs in complex sentences?

• To introduce quotations

• To link independent clauses

• To express opposition

• To add non-essential information

What error occurs when a comma is incorrectly used with a conjunctive adverb?

• Subject-verb disagreement

• Dangling modifier

• Run-on sentence

• Fragment error

What is a common mistake when using conjunctive adverbs?

• All of the above

• Using a semicolon incorrectly

• Using a comma instead of a semicolon

• Using them to start a sentence