Punctuation Rule: Conjunctive Adverbs and Punctuation Quiz

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1. Which conjunctive adverb best shows contrast?

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However signals opposing ideas.

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Punctuation Rule: Conjunctive Adverbs And Punctuation Quiz - Quiz

These power words come with tricky commas and semicolons! In this conjunctive adverbs punctuation quiz, you'll master the essential punctuation rule for placing these adverbs correctly. You'll practice using a semicolon before the adverb and a comma after it when linking two independent clauses.

2. Which sentence correctly uses therefore?

Explanation

A semicolon and comma are required.

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3. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Explanation

Correct semicolon and comma placement.

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4. Which conjunctive adverb shows emphasis or reinforcement?

Explanation

Indeed adds emphasis.

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5. Which sentence best shows cause and effect?

Explanation

Therefore shows a logical result.

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6. Which punctuation can also introduce a conjunctive adverb?

Explanation

A colon may be used before a conjunctive adverb.

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7. Which sentence uses meanwhile correctly?

Explanation

Correct punctuation joins the clauses.

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8. Which conjunctive adverb shows similarity?

Explanation

Likewise shows similarity.

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9. Which sentence is correct?

Explanation

Proper punctuation is required.

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10. Conjunctive adverbs help writers

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They clarify logical connections.

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11. Which conjunctive adverb shows a sequence of ideas?

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Finally shows order or sequence.

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12. Which conjunctive adverb shows an alternative?

Explanation

Otherwise shows a different possible outcome.

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13. Which sentence contains an error?

Explanation

A comma alone cannot join two independent clauses.

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14. Which conjunctive adverb best replaces on the other hand?

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However expresses contrast.

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15. Why should writers avoid overusing conjunctive adverbs?

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Overuse can make writing repetitive.

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Which conjunctive adverb best shows contrast?
Which sentence correctly uses therefore?
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Which conjunctive adverb shows emphasis or reinforcement?
Which sentence best shows cause and effect?
Which punctuation can also introduce a conjunctive adverb?
Which sentence uses meanwhile correctly?
Which conjunctive adverb shows similarity?
Which sentence is correct?
Conjunctive adverbs help writers
Which conjunctive adverb shows a sequence of ideas?
Which conjunctive adverb shows an alternative?
Which sentence contains an error?
Which conjunctive adverb best replaces on the other hand?
Why should writers avoid overusing conjunctive adverbs?
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