Using Semicolons and Conjunctive Adverbs

The video tutorial explains how to use semicolons with conjunctive adverbs to connect two related sentences. It introduces conjunctive adverbs like 'however' and 'thus', and provides a format for sentence structure. The tutorial includes examples to illustrate the correct usage of semicolons and commas with conjunctive adverbs, enhancing writing fluency and sophistication.

What is the primary purpose of using a semicolon with a conjunctive adverb?

• To start a new paragraph

• To replace a period

• To separate unrelated sentences

• To join two related sentences

What is the role of a semicolon in a sentence?

• To replace a comma

• To end a sentence

• To introduce a list

• To join two related independent clauses

Which of the following is a conjunctive adverb?

• However

• Or

• And

• But

What is a key characteristic of conjunctive adverbs?

• They are used to start a sentence.

• They are used to end a sentence.

• They are used to replace nouns.

• They are used to join two related sentences.

Which of the following is NOT a conjunctive adverb?

• Because

• However

• Therefore

• Moreover

What is the correct format for using a semicolon with a conjunctive adverb?

• Complete sentence, conjunctive adverb, semicolon, complete sentence.

• Complete sentence; conjunctive adverb, complete sentence.

• Complete sentence, complete sentence; conjunctive adverb.

• Conjunctive adverb; complete sentence, complete sentence.

In the example 'Allure will present her research on Friday; however, the meeting is closed to the public,' what is the role of 'however'?

• It ends the sentence.

• It serves as a conjunctive adverb.

• It connects two unrelated ideas.

• It introduces a new topic.

Which sentence correctly demonstrates the use of a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb?

• I was tired, however; I went to the gym.

• I was tired; however, I went to the gym.

• I was tired however; I went to the gym.

• I was tired; however I went to the gym.

Why is it important to identify verbs first when analyzing a sentence?

• It helps in finding the subject more easily.

• It makes the sentence longer.

• It changes the meaning of the sentence.

• It is not important.

How can you identify the subject in a sentence?

• By looking for the noun

• By finding the verb first

• By identifying the adjective

• By locating the conjunction