This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Parts Of Speech > Conjunctions > Conjunctive Adverbs – Quiz 15 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Conjunctive Adverbs Quiz 15 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. NEVERTHELESS is an example of a: A) Transition/conjunctive adverb. B) Subordinating conjunction. C) Coordinating conjunction/FANBOYS. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Transition/conjunctive adverb. 2. Complete the sentence:The project was due on Friday; ..... , they started working on it early. A) Nevertheless. B) Meanwhile. C) In fact. D) Therefore. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Therefore. 3. Complete the sentence:Jackson is a talented artist; ..... , he is an excellent soccer player. A) Moreover. B) However. C) Therefore. D) Otherwise. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Moreover. 4. Fill in the blank with the best conjunctive adverb to show the relationship:You need to finish your vegetables; ..... , you won't get any dessert. A) Also. B) Similarly. C) Otherwise. D) Indeed. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Otherwise. 5. True or False:Words like 'however' and 'therefore' are called conjunctive adverbs and can be used to connect two complete sentences. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 6. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a conjunctive adverb to add information. A) He didn't like the movie; besides, he watched it again. B) He didn't like the movie; nevertheless, he watched it again. C) He didn't like the movie; however, he watched it again. D) He didn't like the movie; instead, he watched it again. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He didn't like the movie; besides, he watched it again. 7. True or False:The main job of a conjunctive adverb like 'however' or 'therefore' is to connect two complete sentences (independent clauses). A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 8. Complete the sentence:The alarm didn't go off this morning; ..... , I was late for school. A) Likewise. B) Therefore. C) However. D) Instead. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Therefore. 9. Complete the sentence:The movie was very long; ..... , it was entertaining and well-acted. A) Otherwise. B) Nevertheless. C) Besides. D) Subsequently. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nevertheless. 10. Complete the sentence:Can you explain the reason ..... you were late for practice? A) Where. B) Why. C) When. D) That. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Why. 11. The word 'however' is used to show similarity between two ideas. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 12. What word indicates immediacy? A) Later. B) Then. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Then. 13. True or False:'Likewise' is used to show a contrast between two ideas. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 14. Complete the sentence:The weather was terrible for the picnic ..... , we decided to stay indoors. A) Otherwise. B) Likewise. C) As a result. D) Similarly. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) As a result. 15. What is the function of the conjunctive adverb 'therefore'? A) It indicates a time relationship between events. B) It indicates a conclusion or result. C) It introduces a contrast between two ideas. D) It provides additional information about a subject. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It indicates a conclusion or result. 16. Choose the correct conjunctive adverb to complete the sentence:He studied hard; ..... , he failed the exam. A) Nevertheless. B) However. C) Therefore. D) Moreover. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) However. 17. True or False:'However' is used to show a similarity between two ideas. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 18. Which example below uses the semicolon correctly? A) For breakfast I ate bacon; eggs; waffles; and apples. B) I like shopping for school supplies; however, it gives me anxiety when there is too many brands of one item. C) I like shopping for school supplies, however; it gives me anxiety when there is too many brands of one item. D) Quinn ate all the candy; every last bite. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I like shopping for school supplies; however, it gives me anxiety when there is too many brands of one item. 19. Choose the correct conjunctive adverb to complete the sentence:He was tired; ..... , he kept running. a) however b) cat c) swim A) Nevertheless. B) Swim. C) Cat. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) However. 20. Identify the subordinate conjunction in the sentence:Because it was raining, we decided to stay indoors. A) After. B) Because. C) During. D) Therefore. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because. 21. What do conjunctive adverbs do? A) End in-ly. B) Make writing more sophisticated. C) Change the meanings between two different sentences. D) Separate two main clauses. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Separate two main clauses. 22. What do coordinating conjunctions do? A) Connect ideas that are parallel in structure. B) Connect different ideas. C) Separate two clauses. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Connect ideas that are parallel in structure. 23. What is the purpose of a conjunctive adverb? A) To describe a verb. B) To separate which sentence is important. C) To join sentences together. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To join sentences together. 24. Which of these conjunctive adverbs best completes the sentence?A good first day of school can mean a good school year; ..... , it can make students look forward to coming each day. A) Nevertheless. B) Indeed. C) Furthermore. D) Moreover. E) Meanwhile. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Furthermore. 25. Which of the following conjunctive adverbs shows opposites? A) However. B) Therefore. C) Accordingly. D) Subsequently. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) However. 26. Mr. Gregg and Mr. Brooks are painting the gym; ..... PE will be outside today. A) Instead. B) However. C) Therefore. D) Eventually. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Therefore. 27. He never works ..... he gains all the prizes. A) Furthermor. B) And. C) Fo. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) But. 28. Identify the THAMO in the following sentence:He wanted to join the team; however, he was not selected. A) Selected. B) However. C) Wanted. D) Join. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) However. 29. Complete the sentence:The park was very crowded ..... , we decided to have our picnic in the backyard. A) Meanwhile. B) Instead. C) Moreover. D) Likewise. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Instead. 30. How do you punctuate a sentence with a conjunctive adverb? A) A semicolon is placed before it and a comma follows it. B) A comma is placed before it and a period follows it. C) A colon is placed before it and a semicolon follows it. D) No punctuation is needed when using a conjunctive adverb. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A semicolon is placed before it and a comma follows it. 31. Choose the BEST conjunctive adverb for the sentence below. Chris loves animals ..... , he adores dogs because they're loyal and friendly. A) Specifically. B) Although. C) Lastly. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Specifically. 32. Complete the sentence:He didn't study for the test ..... , he failed. A) In addition. B) Nevertheless. C) Similarly. D) As a result. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) As a result. 33. True or False:'Moreover' is used to add information that contrasts with previous statements. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 34. Which sentence correctly uses a conjunctive adverb to show a contrast? A) I wanted to play video games; also, I had to finish my homework first. B) I wanted to play video games; however, I had to finish my homework first. C) I wanted to play video games; therefore, I finished my homework first. D) I wanted to play video games; meanwhile, I had to finish my homework first. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I wanted to play video games; however, I had to finish my homework first. 35. Which sentence uses the correct punctuation for a conjunctive adverb connecting two main clauses? A) I was tired; however I finished the level. B) I was tired; however, I finished the level. C) I was tired, however; I finished the level. D) I was tired, however, I finished the level. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I was tired; however, I finished the level. 36. You can go when the chores are done. Otherwise, you will miss the party. What is the conjunctive adverb in the sentence? A) Will. B) When. C) Can. D) Otherwise. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Otherwise. 37. Select the sentence that contains a conjunctive adverb. A) She left after the bell rang. B) I wanted to play; instead, I had to do my chores. C) We can go to the movies or stay home. D) It was a very exciting game. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I wanted to play; instead, I had to do my chores. 38. Conjunctive adverbs are used to show relationships between independent clauses. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 39. Which conjunctive adverb (THAMO) fits best in the sentence, below?Simba had to spend time with his grandparents; ..... , he could not attend the party with us. A) However. B) Also. C) Meanwhile. D) Therefore. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Therefore. 40. Which option shows three conjunctive adverbs that add information? A) Furthermore, finally, consequently. B) Furthermore, consequently, similarly. C) Also, however, finally. D) Also, additionally, furthermore. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Also, additionally, furthermore. 41. Which word should the semicolon come after?I wanted to call my friend instead, I sent a message to say goodnight. A) Instead. B) Friend. C) I. D) Message. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Friend. 42. The weather forecast predicts a 100mph wind speed; ..... , the buses will not be able to pick up students today. A) Therefore. B) However. C) Instead. D) Eventually. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Therefore. 43. Which conjunctive adverb completes the sentence below? A) In other words. B) In addition. C) Consequently. D) Above all. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In addition. 44. Complete the sentence:We wanted to go to the beach, but it started raining ..... , we went to the movies. A) Therefore. B) Instead. C) Moreover. D) Similarly. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Instead. 45. Differentiate between a conjunctive adverb and a subordinate conjunction in the sentence:He studied hard; therefore, he passed the exam. A) Coordinating conjunction. B) Subordinate adverb. C) Conjunctive adverb. D) Independent clause. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Conjunctive adverb. 46. A relative adverb connects a clause to a noun or pronoun. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 47. True or False:The word 'why' can function as a relative adverb in sentences explaining a reason. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 48. Which conjunctive adverb best completes the sentence? The team worked hard during the season; ..... , they won the championship. A) Consequently. B) Otherwise. C) For example. D) Nonetheless. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Consequently. 49. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a comma after the conjunctive adverb. A) Furthermore, she decided to pursue a new career path. B) Furthermore she decided to pursue a new career path. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Furthermore, she decided to pursue a new career path. 50. This sentence is punctuated incorrectly. How could you fix it?The redwoods are giant, they have been growing for a thousand years. A) The redwoods are giant; they have been growing for a thousand years. B) The redwoods are giant they have been growing for a thousand years. C) The redwoods, are giant, they have been growing for a thousand years. D) The redwoods are giant, they have; been growing for a thousand years. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The redwoods are giant; they have been growing for a thousand years. 51. Identify the conjunctive adverb in the following sentence: "She was tired; nevertheless, she finished her homework." A) Homework. B) Tired. C) Finished. D) Nevertheless. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Nevertheless. 52. True or False:Words like 'therefore' and 'meanwhile' are used to connect two separate but related ideas. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 53. Darin was waiting for his result the whole day ..... , the results were published around 6 p.m. A) Therefore. B) As A result. C) Cosequently. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) However. 54. On the one hand I'd like a job that pays more, but ..... I enjoy the work I'm doing at the moment. A) On the other hand. B) As a result. C) Although. D) Consequently. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) On the other hand. 55. True or False:The word 'but' is a conjunctive adverb and should be used with a semicolon like this:'I like pizza; but, I don't like mushrooms.' A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 56. The word 'when' can only be used as a relative adverb. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 57. Complete the sentence:I was tired from the soccer game; ..... , I still finished my homework. A) Therefore. B) Nevertheless. C) For example. D) Also. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nevertheless. 58. Create a sentence using the conjunctive adverb 'nevertheless' A) I was hungry; nevertheless, I ate a big meal. B) He was happy; nevertheless, he won the lottery. C) She was tired; nevertheless, she finished the race. D) They were late; nevertheless, they arrived on time. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She was tired; nevertheless, she finished the race. 59. You only need to remember one rule ..... never wander off alone in the haunted maze. A) Semicolon ;. B) Colon:. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Colon:. 60. Is the following sentence punctuated correctly:I need to study for this test, because I failed the last one. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesParts Of Speech QuizzesGrammar QuizzesConjunctive Adverbs Quiz 1Conjunctive Adverbs Quiz 2Conjunctive Adverbs Quiz 3Conjunctive Adverbs Quiz 4Conjunctive Adverbs Quiz 5Conjunctive Adverbs Quiz 6Conjunctive Adverbs Quiz 7Conjunctive Adverbs Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books