This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Parts Of Speech > Conjunctions > Conjunctive Adverbs – Quiz 17 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Conjunctive Adverbs Quiz 17 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which sentence correctly uses a conjunctive adverb? A) She loves reading; furthermore, she writes stories. B) He runs fast; because, he practices daily. C) They left early; since, they had work. D) We waited; but, they never came. A) They left early; since, they had work. B) He runs fast; because, he practices daily. C) She loves reading; furthermore, she writes stories. D) We waited; but, they never came. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She loves reading; furthermore, she writes stories. 2. True or False:'Thus' can be used to indicate a result or conclusion. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 3. True or False:'However' can be used to indicate a similarity between two ideas. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 4. I don't like that colour of paint; ..... , that paint is too expensive. A) Besides. B) Then. C) Nevertheless. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Besides. 5. Complete the sentence:We planned a picnic; ..... , it rained all day. A) Meanwhile. B) Likewise. C) Unfortunately. D) Nevertheless. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Unfortunately. 6. Which conjunctive adverb best completes the sentence:Jennifer loves painting; ..... , she attends art classes every weekend. A) Conversely. B) Furthermore. C) Therefore. D) Otherwise. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Therefore. 7. True or False:Conjunctive adverbs can also be used to show cause and effect. A) Conjunctive adverbs are used to connect two independent clauses. B) False. C) True. D) Conjunctive adverbs are only used to show contrast. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) True. 8. Fill in the blank:She was tired; ..... , she went to bed early. A) However. B) Therefore. C) Thus. D) Meanwhile. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Thus. 9. Choose the conjunctive adverb in the sentence. "This apartment is quite roomy; besides, the price is right." A) Right. B) Price. C) Besides. D) Quite. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Besides. 10. At first, Gorbachev was relatively unknown ..... he soon gave an indication that he wished to reform society. A) , for (because). B) , and. C) , nor. D) . but. E) . or. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) . but. 11. Complete the sentence with the conjunctive adverb that best shows a contrast:I wanted to play outside; ..... , it started to rain. A) Next. B) Also. C) However. D) Consequently. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) However. 12. You need to put more effort into your work; (a), you won't get a passing grade. A) A. otherwise. B) Unless. C) Moreover. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. otherwise. 13. I forgot to charge my phone; ..... , it died during the call. A) However. B) In addition. C) Consequently. D) Likewise. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Consequently. 14. What is the function of the conjunctive adverb in the following sentence:He was tired; therefore, he went to bed early. A) To show cause and effect relationship. B) To express surprise. C) To indicate time sequence. D) To show contrast. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To show cause and effect relationship. 15. Is the following sentence punctuated correctly:However I think you should study more. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 16. Is the following sentence correct:First, you add water; lastly, you add glue; next, you add slime activator. A) Yes. B) No. C) I don't know. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 17. There are many ways you can relax ..... A) For example, you can take a holiday. B) However, you shouldn't be stressed. C) Similarly, many people like to relax. D) Moreover, you can work hard too. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) For example, you can take a holiday. 18. Joanna is a very smart student; ..... , she has many brilliant thoughts. A) Since. B) For. C) Though. D) Furthermore. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Furthermore. 19. Find the error:Should we start class now, nor wait for everyone to get here? A) Start class. B) To get. C) Should. D) Nor. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Nor. 20. How can conjunctive adverbs enhance writing? A) They can improve the flow of writing by connecting ideas and clarifying relationships between thoughts. B) They can make writing more complex and difficult to understand. C) They can replace nouns and verbs to create more variety in sentences. D) They can eliminate the need for punctuation in writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They can improve the flow of writing by connecting ideas and clarifying relationships between thoughts. 21. Fill in the blank with the word that best fits the context:The sun was setting; ..... , the sky turned a beautiful shade of pink. A) Consequently. B) Similarly. C) Meanwhile. D) For example. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Consequently. 22. True or False:The sentence 'I want to go for a walk; meanwhile, it's raining heavily.' correctly uses a conjunctive adverb. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 23. Complete the sentence with the best conjunctive adverb:She practiced every day; ..... , her performance improved. A) Similarly. B) However. C) As a result. D) Meanwhile. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) As a result. 24. Complete the sentence:Cats are independent; ..... , dogs are more social. A) Thus. B) For example. C) However. D) Similarly. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) However. 25. What change, if any, needs to be made below? The cat sat on the couch, meanwhile, the dog played in the backyard. A) Change the comma after couch to a semicolon. B) Delete the comma after couch. C) No change is needed. D) Change meanwhile to indeed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Change the comma after couch to a semicolon. 26. Which conjunctive adverb best completes the sentence:The concert was sold out ..... , we went to a movie instead. A) Similarly. B) Nonetheless. C) Moreover. D) Consequently. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nonetheless. 27. In the sentence, 'I miss the house where I grew up, ' what noun does the clause 'where I grew up' describe? A) Grew. B) Miss. C) House. D) I. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) House. 28. Which word best completes this sentence showing similarity:Mark loves playing soccer ..... , his brother enjoys basketball. A) However. B) Conversely. C) Meanwhile. D) Similarly. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Similarly. 29. Complete the sentence to correctly combine the two ideas:Maria practiced piano for hours ..... she was ready for her recital. A) ; otherwise,. B) , because. C) ; consequently,. D) , so. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) ; consequently,. 30. Complete the sentence:The project was due today; ..... , we worked late into the night to finish it. A) Consequently. B) Therefore. C) Thus. D) Meanwhile. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Therefore. ← 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