Conjunctive Adverbs and Their Usage

The video tutorial explains conjunctive adverbs, which join two independent clauses. It covers various types of conjunctive adverbs, including those for expressing results, comparisons, contrasts, additional information, unexpected results, emphasis, and conditions. Each type is illustrated with examples to demonstrate their usage in sentences.

What is the primary function of conjunctive adverbs?

• To start a new paragraph

• To replace nouns

• To join two independent clauses

• To end a sentence

What is the role of conjunctive adverbs in a sentence?

• To end paragraphs

• To connect ideas

• To replace verbs

• To describe nouns

Which of the following is a result conjunctive adverb?

• Moreover

• However

• Consequently

• Similarly

Which sentence correctly uses a result conjunctive adverb?

• He forgot his umbrella; consequently, he got wet.

• He was tired; moreover, he went to bed early.

• She loves cats; similarly, she loves dogs.

• The sun was shining; however, it was cold.

Which sentence uses 'therefore' correctly?

• He was tired; therefore, he went to bed.

• She was late; therefore, she smiled.

• He was hungry; therefore, he apologized.

• She was happy; therefore, she cried.

Which of the following is a comparison conjunctive adverb?

• Nevertheless

• Likewise

• Furthermore

• Instead

Choose the sentence that uses a comparison conjunctive adverb correctly.

• She was late; nevertheless, she apologized.

• She was tired; furthermore, she kept working.

• He is tall; likewise, his brother is short.

• The movie was long; instead, it was interesting.

Which sentence uses 'likewise' correctly?

• She was happy; likewise, she smiled.

• He was hungry; likewise, he ate.

• She was late; likewise, she apologized.

• He was tired; likewise, he went to bed.

Which of the following is a contrast conjunctive adverb?

• Moreover

• Similarly

• Conversely

• Therefore

Identify the sentence that uses a contrast conjunctive adverb correctly.

• She was happy; moreover, she smiled.

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

• She was tired; similarly, she went to bed.

• He was hungry; conversely, he ate a lot.