Understanding Conjunctive Adverbs

What is the primary function of conjunctive adverbs?

• To modify nouns

• To join two independent clauses

• To describe adjectives

• To replace conjunctions

Which of the following is NOT a conjunctive adverb?

• And

• Therefore

• However

• Meanwhile

What punctuation is used before a conjunctive adverb when joining two independent clauses?

• Comma

• Colon

• Semicolon or period

• Dash

In the sentence 'You need to stop watching TV; otherwise, you'll become blind,' what role does 'otherwise' play?

• It provides a contrast

• It introduces a new topic

• It shows a consequence

• It lists an example

Which sentence correctly uses a conjunctive adverb with a period?

• I love reading books however I don't have time.

• I love reading books, however I don't have time.

• I love reading books. However, I don't have time.

• I love reading books; however, I don't have time.

When should you avoid using a comma before a conjunctive adverb?

• When the main clause is strong

• When the main clause is weak

• When the adverb is at the beginning

• When the adverb is at the end

In which scenario is a comma necessary before a conjunctive adverb?

• When it starts a sentence

• When it ends a sentence

• When it joins two clauses

• When it is used in a list

What does the conjunctive adverb 'nonetheless' imply?

• Similarly

• However

• By contrast

• In addition

Which of the following sentences uses 'therefore' correctly?

• I was tired, therefore I went to bed.

• I was tired. Therefore I went to bed.

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

• I was tired therefore I went to bed.

What is the correct punctuation for using 'indeed' at the end of a sentence?

• A period before it

• No punctuation needed

• A semicolon before it

• A comma before it