This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Parts Of Speech > Conjunctions > Conjunctive Adverbs – Quiz 18 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Conjunctive Adverbs Quiz 18 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What's the best way to combine these sentences?:I really don't know why he came to the party.I would tell you. A) I really don't know why he came to the party; otherwise, I would tell you. B) I really don't know why he came to the party; instead, I would tell you. C) I really don't know why he came to the party; in contrast, I would tell you. D) I really don't know why he came to the party; however, I would tell you. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I really don't know why he came to the party; otherwise, I would tell you. 2. Select the sentence that requires a comma after the conjunctive adverb. A) Moreover she plans to take advanced courses next semester. B) She will join the science club. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Moreover she plans to take advanced courses next semester. 3. True or False:The sentence 'She was tired; therefore, she went to bed early.' uses a conjunctive adverb correctly. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 4. What change, if any, needs to be made below? We wanted to go to the beach; similarly, it started raining. A) Change similarly to nonetheless. B) Delete the semicolon. C) Change similarly to ultimately. D) No change is needed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Change similarly to nonetheless. 5. $^{Where does the semicolon go?}$Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner. A) Dad;. B) Getting;. C) Bald;. D) Hair;. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bald;. 6. Complete the sentence with the word that shows cause:He forgot his umbrella; ..... , he got soaked. A) Consequently. B) Similarly. C) Meanwhile. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Consequently. 7. What is the role of the conjunctive adverb 'instead'? A) It introduces a list of items. B) It emphasizes a point made earlier. C) It indicates a replacement or alternative. D) It shows contrast between two ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It indicates a replacement or alternative. 8. Teens enjoy using Snapchat (a) they often use TikTok. A) A. ; also,. B) ; and,. C) ; therefore,. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. ; also,. 9. Identify the THAMO in the sentence:I wanted to go to the concert; however, I had to work. A) Work. B) Wanted. C) Concert. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) However. 10. What is the role of "when" in the following sentence?The day when we first met was unforgettable. A) Relative adverb. B) Conjunction. C) Adjective. D) Preposition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Relative adverb. 11. Select the conjunctive adverb in this sentence:The game was cancelled; therefore, we went to the mall instead. A) Went. B) Cancelled. C) Therefore. D) Instead. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Therefore. 12. We waited for the teacher to finish speaking ..... then, we began the activity. A) ;. B) :. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) ;. 13. When a SWABI begins the sentence, you add a comma after dependent clause.(Hint:The sentence above applies this rule!):) A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 14. Conjunctive adverbs are words that join ..... clauses into one sentence. A) Independent. B) Dependent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Independent. 15. Choose the best word to complete the sentence:The two friends argued; ..... , they managed to resolve their differences. A) Meanwhile. B) Therefore. C) Similarly. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) However. 16. Identify the best conjunctive adverb to fill in the blank:She practiced the piano every day ..... , her skills improved significantly. A) Meanwhile B) Consequently C) Nevertheless D) Conversely A) Meanwhile. B) Nevertheless. C) Consequently. D) Conversely. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Consequently. 17. Complete the sentence:He was tired after the long day; ..... , he went to bed early. A) However. B) Meanwhile. C) Instead. D) Consequently. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Consequently. 18. Which sentence about the school fair has a punctuation error? A) The fair was crowded; however, we had a lot of fun. B) Furthermore, the cotton candy was delicious. C) My friend, meanwhile, won a prize at the ring toss game. D) We wanted to ride the Ferris wheel, consequently we got in line. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) We wanted to ride the Ferris wheel, consequently we got in line. 19. Which of the following is an example of a conjunctive adverb? a) And b) But c) Or d) So A) B. B) D. C) C. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) D. 20. Select the best replacement for "the reason why":The reason ..... I left early was that I was feeling unwell. A) Where. B) When. C) Which. D) Why. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Why. 21. Choose the best conjunctive adverb for the sentence:I forgot to set my alarm; ..... , I was late for school. A) In fact. B) Similarly. C) Nevertheless. D) Therefore. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Therefore. 22. Select the conjunctive adverb in this sentence:I wanted to play video games; instead, I had to finish my chores. A) Instead. B) Chores. C) Games. D) Wanted. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Instead. 23. Identify the conjunctive adverb in the sentence:The weather was bad; therefore, we stayed indoors. A) Therefore. B) Instead. C) However. D) Meanwhile. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Therefore. 24. Identify the incorrect use of a conjunctive adverb:'She was tired; however, she kept working.' A) The weather was cold; therefore, we stayed inside. B) He didn't like the movie; otherwise, he would have stayed. C) She was tired; however, she kept working. D) She was late; consequently, she missed the bus. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He didn't like the movie; otherwise, he would have stayed. 25. What does the conjunctive adverb 'meanwhile' indicate? A) Before. B) After. C) Later. D) At the same time. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Later. 26. I planned to go to the pumpkin patch ..... however, the weather changed my mind. A) Semicolon ;. B) Colon:. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Semicolon ;. 27. What is the conjunctive adverb in this sentence?Geraldine came back from the shopping trip; consequently, she spent a lot of money. A) Shopping. B) Spent. C) Came. D) Consequently. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Consequently. 28. Eventually, the defensive linemen realized that handoff was fake; but by then, the quarterback had completed a pass to a receiver in the end zone.Rewrite, beginning withThe quarterback had completed a pass to a receiver in the end zone ..... The next words will be A) Before. B) Once. C) As soon as. D) At first. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Before. 29. Which of the following is not a conjunctive adverb? a) therefore b) however c) and d) meanwhile A) C. B) B. C) A. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) C. 30. Complete the sentence:It was raining heavily ..... , the outdoor event was cancelled. A) Furthermore. B) In contrast. C) Consequently. D) In addition. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Consequently. 31. Complete the sentence:Tom missed the bus ..... , he was late for school, missing the morning announcements. A) However. B) Meanwhile. C) Besides. D) Thus. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Thus. 32. I couldn't find my car keys this morning ..... therefore, I had to take the bus. A) Semicolon ;. B) Colon:. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Semicolon ;. 33. Which conjunctive adverb best connects these two sentences? 'The instructions were very complicated. I managed to build the LEGO set anyway.' A) Nevertheless. B) Additionally. C) Therefore. D) Similarly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nevertheless. 34. True or False:The word 'therefore' can be used to show contrast between two ideas. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 35. Which of the following sentences uses a conjunctive adverb correctly? a) I like ice cream, and I like cake. b) I like ice cream, but I don't like cake. c) I like ice cream, so I like cake. A) I like ice cream, and I like cake. B) I like ice cream, but I don't like cake. C) I like ice cream, but I like cake. D) I like ice cream, so I like cake. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I like ice cream, but I don't like cake. 36. Fill in the blank with the best conjunctive adverb:We were running late; ..... , we decided to take a shortcut. A) consequently B) otherwise C) hence D) likewise A) Otherwise. B) Hence. C) Likewise. D) Consequently. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hence. 37. True or False:A relative adverb like 'when' or 'where' is used to connect two complete sentences that could stand on their own. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 38. Complete the sentence with the most appropriate adverb:The movie was long ..... , it was very interesting. A) Namely. B) For instance. C) However. D) Similarly. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) However. 39. AND 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: C) Coordinating conjunction/FANBOYS. 40. True or False:The relative adverb 'why' is used to introduce a clause that explains a reason. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 41. Texting while driving is dangerous; ..... , it's illegal. A) Moreover. B) Since. C) Even though. D) Despite. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Moreover. 42. Which word best completes the sentence using relative adverbs? The reason ..... I called you is important. A) When. B) How. C) Where. D) Why. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Why. 43. Choose the sentence that uses a conjunctive adverb correctly:A) The movie was long; however it was interesting. B) The movie was long however; it was interesting. C) The movie was long; however, it was interesting. D) The movie was long however, it was interesting. A) D. B) B. C) C. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C. 44. Complete the sentence:We planned to go to the park; ..... , it started raining. A) otherwise B) therefore C) consequently D) however A) Otherwise. B) However. C) Therefore. D) Consequently. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) However. 45. Fill in the blank:I have several chores to do; ..... , I need to finish my homework. A) meanwhile B) thus C) consequently D) otherwise A) Thus. B) Otherwise. C) Meanwhile. D) Consequently. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Meanwhile. 46. Ella thought she wouldn't like Swiss cheese; ..... , she loved it. A) Therefore. B) Similarly. C) Moreover. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) However. 47. True or False:Words like 'therefore' and 'consequently' are used to connect two complete thoughts or sentences. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 48. What is the implication of using 'Otherwise' in a sentence? A) A cause and effect relationship. B) An additional point. C) A different scenario. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A different scenario. 49. Select the correct conjunctive adverb to complete the sentence: "He studied hard for the exam; ..... , he passed with flying colors." A) And. B) Therefore. C) But. D) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Therefore. 50. What does the conjunctive adverb 'consequently' imply? A) It indicates a contrast between two ideas. B) It introduces an example to clarify a point. C) It implies a result or effect of a previous statement. D) It suggests a condition that must be met. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It implies a result or effect of a previous statement. 51. Complete the sentence:The concert was amazing; ..... , the traffic was terrible. A) similarly B) otherwise C) however D) consequently A) However. B) Otherwise. C) Similarly. D) Consequently. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) However. 52. How do you correct the following sentence?My umbrella exploded. I decided therefore to throw it in the lake. A) My umbrella exploded. I decided, therefore, to throw it in the lake. B) My umbrella exploded. I decided; therefore, to throw it in the lake. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) My umbrella exploded. I decided, therefore, to throw it in the lake. 53. Choose the correct Conjunctive Adverb.The movie we wanted to see was sold out; (a), we will try to go tomorrow night instead. A) Meanwhile. B) However. C) Otherwise. D) StillTags7.10D.iii. E) A. hence. F) Besides. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) A. hence. 54. Choose the BEST conjunctive adverb for the sentence below. I enjoy helping my friends; ..... , they help me when I need it. A) First. B) Before. C) In spite of. D) Likewise. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Likewise. 55. True or False:When a conjunctive adverb connects two independent clauses, you should use a comma before it and a semicolon after it. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 56. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a comma after the conjunctive adverb. A) Nevertheless she, continued to work hard. B) Nevertheless she continued, to work hard. C) Nevertheless she continued to work hard. D) Nevertheless, she continued to work hard. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Nevertheless, she continued to work hard. 57. It started raining during the parade ..... nevertheless, the band kept marching. A) ;. B) :. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) ;. 58. Consequently means A) As one example. B) In contrast. C) In addition. D) As a result. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) As a result. 59. Identify the correct Conjunctive Adverb.My father doesn't earn much money at his day job; (a), he also has a second, part-time job. A) A. hence. B) Finally. C) Likewise. D) OtherwiseTags7.10D.iii. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. hence. 60. How can 'also' be used in a sentence? A) 'Also' can only be used at the beginning of a sentence. B) 'Also' can be used to add information or ideas, as in:'I enjoy reading; I also like writing.'. C) 'Also' is used to indicate a contrast between two ideas. D) 'Also' is a synonym for 'however'. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 'Also' can be used to add information or ideas, as in:'I enjoy reading; I also like writing.'. ← 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