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What is a conjunctive adverb?
A. A word that describes a verb
B. A word that connects two ideas or sentences
C. A type of noun
D. A word that shows action
Which of the following is an example of a conjunctive adverb?
A. Quickly
B. However
C. Beautiful
D. Silently
How do conjunctive adverbs help in writing?
A. They create new paragraphs
B. They connect ideas and clarify meaning
C. They replace nouns
D. They add unnecessary information
What relationship does "therefore" commonly indicate?
A. Contrast
B. Sequence
C. Cause and effect
D. Addition
In the sentence “I wanted to go out; however, it was raining,” what is the function of "however"?
A. To show addition
B. To show contrast
C. To indicate time
D. To provide an explanation
Where can you place a conjunctive adverb in a sentence?
A. Only at the end
B. Only at the beginning
C. Beginning, middle, or end depending on emphasis
D. They cannot be placed anywhere
Which of the following sentences uses the conjunctive adverb correctly?
A. She was tired, moreover, she went to bed early.
B. I will call you; however I am busy.
C. The project is due tomorrow; therefore, we must work late.
D. We will go shopping, meanwhile we are waiting.
What punctuation should be used before a conjunctive adverb when it connects two independent clauses?
A. Comma
B. Colon
C. Semicolon
D. Period
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a conjunctive adverb?
A. The sun was shining; meanwhile it was cold outside.
B. I love reading; however, I don't have much time.
C. She sings and plays piano; therefore she needs practice.
D. We enjoyed the movie; consequently stayed for the credits.
Identify the conjunctive adverb in this sentence: "He studied hard; therefore, he passed the exam."
A. Studied
B. Passed
C. Therefore
D. Exam
What does the conjunctive adverb "meanwhile" indicate?
A. A reason
B. A contrast
C. Simultaneous actions
D. An outcome
Which sentence uses the conjunctive adverb "consequently" correctly?
A. It was sunny; consequently, we went to the beach.
B. It was cold I forgot my jacket.
C. She was happy; however she did not smile.
D. He forgot his homework; consequently he remembered.
Choose the correct position for the conjunctive adverb in this sentence: "I wanted to go for a hike; _____ it started to rain."
A. Unfortunately,
B. I went hiking, thus
C. Rain started meanwhile
D. However,
Which of the following shows an incorrect use of the conjunctive adverb?
A. I was late; however, I still made it to class.
B. He enjoys painting; instead, he likes to draw.
C. The team played well; consequently, they won the match.
D. They were tired; but I wanted to continue.
Identify the conjunctive adverb that indicates addition.
A. However
B. Therefore
C. Furthermore
D. Whereas
Which sentence correctly employs the conjunctive adverb "nonetheless"?
A. It was cold; nonetheless, I went for a swim.
B. I have homework; nonetheless my friend joined me.
C. She was tired; nonetheless went to the concert.
D. He is busy; yet, he will help you.
What is the effect of using conjunctive adverbs in writing?
A. They make writing less formal.
B. They introduce ambiguity.
C. They create clarity and improve flow.
D. They slow down the reader.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses punctuation with a conjunctive adverb?
A. She won the game; however she was disappointed in her performance.
B. We planned to leave early; however, we were delayed.
C. He is studying; nevertheless he isn’t diligent.
D. The food was cold; thus, no one ate.
What is an example of a conjunctive adverb that shows contrast?
A. Next
B. However
C. Similarly
D. First
In which of the following sentences is the conjunctive adverb used incorrectly?
A. The movie was long; however entertaining.
B. I wanted ice cream; nevertheless I chose cake.
C. We were hungry; therefore we ordered pizza.
D. It was hot outside; thus we stayed indoors.
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