This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Parts Of Speech > Conjunctions > Conjunctive Adverbs – Quiz 20 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Conjunctive Adverbs Quiz 20 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Identify the conjunctive adverb in this sentence:'She studied hard for the test; therefore, she passed with flying colors.' A) Hard. B) Passed. C) Therefore. D) Studied. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Therefore. 2. Which word best completes the sentence:The experiment failed ..... , the scientists learned valuable information. A) Nevertheless. B) Meanwhile. C) Instead. D) Otherwise. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nevertheless. 3. For example means A) In trust. B) At the same time. C) As one example. D) In contrast. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) As one example. 4. Dr. Longman will be on a business trip to an academic seminar ..... next Thursday. A) Along. B) Since. C) Until. D) Between. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Until. 5. Which of the following words is a conjunctive adverb? A) And. B) Quickly. C) However. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) However. 6. Complete the sentence:Maria loves painting ..... , she spends her weekends at the art studio, honing her skills. A) Similarly. B) Therefore. C) Otherwise. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Therefore. 7. Fill-in the blank. Scott didn't want to go on the trip; ..... , he had a lot of work to do. A) However. B) Instead. C) Besides. D) Later. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Besides. 8. Rewrite the following sentence using a conjunctive adverb:'I wanted to go to the party. However, I had too much homework.' A) I wanted to go to the party. Nevertheless, I had too much homework. B) I wanted to go to the party. However, I had too much homework. C) I wanted to go to the party. Instead, I had too much homework. D) I wanted to go to the party. Nonetheless, I had too much homework. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I wanted to go to the party. However, I had too much homework. 9. Which one means 'for example'? A) For example. B) Such as. C) For addition. D) A) and B). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A) and B). 10. James finished his degree at Oxford University; ..... , he settled in London and took up a position with a large international bank. A) Instead. B) Also. C) Consequently. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Consequently. 11. I don't like her ; ..... , she smokes, which is something I hate. A) Instead. B) Subsequently. C) Indeed. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Indeed. 12. How can conjunctive adverbs be used in sentences? A) Conjunctive adverbs are used to emphasize a single idea. B) Conjunctive adverbs are used to separate dependent clauses. C) Conjunctive adverbs can only be used at the beginning of a sentence. D) Conjunctive adverbs can be used to connect two independent clauses or show relationships between ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Conjunctive adverbs can be used to connect two independent clauses or show relationships between ideas. 13. My uncle worked in the United States for many years; ..... , he has much money with many houses and cars. A) However. B) Likewise. C) On the other hand. D) Therefore. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Therefore. 14. The weather wasn't nice. It rained very hard ..... , the game was cancelled. A) Nonetheless. B) In contrast. C) Therefore. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Therefore. 15. The vaccine is ready and many people have vaccinated already; ..... , many people have died for the cause of the virus. A) However. B) Likewise. C) Finally. D) Similarly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) However. 16. The computer I am thinking of buying does not meet my expectations; ..... , it is very expensive. A) However. B) Furthermore. C) Besides. D) As the result. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Besides. 17. Which conjunctive adverb can be used to show cause and effect? A) However. B) Meanwhile. C) Therefore. D) Nevertheless. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Therefore. 18. My son was supposed to go out with John last night ..... , he chose to stay in. A) Besides. B) Accordingly. C) Instead. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Instead. 19. Is the semicolon in the correct spot? I had a huge meal; however, I am already hungry again. A) Yes. B) No. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 20. CONJUNCTIONS Which sentence is using correct punctuation? A) Taco bell and McDonalds and Wendys are fast food restaurants. B) Taco Bell, McDonalds, Wendys are fast food restaurants. C) Taco Bell, McDonalds and Wendys are fast food restaurants. D) Taco bell and McDonalds, Wendys are fast food restaurants. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Taco Bell, McDonalds and Wendys are fast food restaurants. 21. True or False:Conjunctive adverbs can also be used to connect two words or phrases within a single clause. A) Only in certain cases. B) False. C) Sometimes. D) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 22. Jeremy kept talking in class; ..... , he got in trouble. A) Moreover. B) Although. C) Therefore. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Therefore. 23. The people from Holland love hiking and camping on the highlands; ..... , they love fishing on the highlands. A) However. B) In addition. C) On the other hand. D) On the contrary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In addition. 24. Which of the following sentence correctly includes the conjunctive adverb however? A) I would like you to remember however that I have already made the appointment. B) I would like you to remember, however that I have already made the appointment. C) I would like you to remember, however, that I have already made the appointment. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I would like you to remember, however, that I have already made the appointment. 25. In a compound sentence, a conjunctive adverb follows a A) Colon and is usually followed by a period. B) Semicolon and is usually followed by a comma. C) Comma and is usually followed by a question mark. D) Semicolon and is usually followed by a period. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Semicolon and is usually followed by a comma. 26. Select the best conjunctive adverb to fill in the blank:The library needs money to buy books; ..... , it could use a media center. A) Thus. B) Therefore. C) Also. D) For example. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Also. 27. It hadn't rained for a month, ..... , people were not allowed to water lawns. A) Instead. B) Therefore. C) Consequently. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Therefore. 28. Choose the correct conjunctive adverb to complete the sentence:'She studied hard; ..... , she passed the exam.' a) therefore b) and c) but d) because A) And. B) But. C) Because. D) Therefore. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Therefore. 29. What is teacher's full name? A) Songleangheng wire. B) Sreng Sengleangheng. C) Sreng Songlengheng. D) Sreng Songleangheng. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sreng Songleangheng. 30. Fill in the blank with the appropriate conjunctive adverb:He didn't study for the test; ..... , he failed. A) Therefore. B) Consequently. C) However. D) Nevertheless. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Therefore. 31. Which one means 'in the same way'? A) Thus. B) Instead. C) Similarly. D) A) and B). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Similarly. 32. Identify the conjunctive adverb:Taxes were increased; consequently, teachers could be rehired. A) Consequently. B) Increased. C) Rehired. D) Were. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Consequently. 33. Use conjuctive adverbs, such as therefore, and adverbial phrases, such as as a result, to make smooth transitions in your writing. Common Conjunctive Adverbs and Adverbial Phraseconsequently however nertheless similarly as a result furthermore fortunately similarly thus even so A) False. B) TRue. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) TRue. 34. What does a conjunctive adverb do? A) Connects two independent clauses. B) Makes your sentence sound fancier. C) Turns your sentence into a run-on sentence. D) Connects two dependent clauses. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Connects two independent clauses. 35. Fill in the blank:Conjunctive adverbs are used to ..... two independent clauses. A) Combine. B) Delete. C) Separate. D) Connect. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Connect. 36. What word goes with Clarifaction A) Additionally. B) For example. C) If not. D) Of course. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) For example. 37. Choose the correct conjunctive adverb to complete the sentence:She wanted to go to the party; ..... , she had too much homework. A) Therefore. B) Nevertheless. C) However. D) Moreover. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) However. 38. Which one means 'in addition'? A) Moreover. B) However. C) For example. D) A) and B). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Moreover. 39. My Mom wanted to be a veterinarian, instead, she is a doctor.the function of the conjunctive adverb is ..... A) Result. B) To show. C) Comparison. D) Contrast. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Contrast. 40. Which of the following conjunctive adverbs best completes the sentence below:Many students like to wear dresses; others, ..... , would rather wear pants. A) Furthermore. B) In addition. C) Hence. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) However. 41. Which of the following conjunctive adverbs best completes the sentence below:There are many things wrong with my car ..... it needs an oil change, new tires, and a new battery. A) Consequently. B) Nonetheless. C) For example. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) For example. 42. A conjunctive adverb connects or provides a transition between A) All of the sentences in a paragraph. B) Two dependent clauses. C) The first and second paragraph. D) Two independent clauses. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Two independent clauses. 43. Give an example of a conjunctive adverb. A) Nevertheless. B) Therefore. C) However. D) Instead. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) However. 44. The Brazilian team always have trained many days and many nights very hard; ..... , the Brazilian team has five gold world cups. A) On the contrary. B) Therefore. C) However. D) Surprisingly. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Therefore. 45. Diu Art Cafe is known for its amazing food ..... , the cafe often features live music and dance shows. A) In addition. B) More. C) Nonetheless. D) Therefore. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In addition. 46. You can use a conjuctive adverb or adverbial phrase to start a new sentence, our use one with a semicolon (;) to join two independent clauses (complete sentences) to make one combined sentence. The semicolon goes after the first clause, before the adverb or adverbial phrase. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 47. Ted is very good at maths; ..... , he isn't very good at Polish. A) On the other hand. B) Also. C) Indeed. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) On the other hand. 48. A conjunctive adverb is a special kind of adverb that can be used as a A) Preposition. B) Conjunction. C) They tend. D) Verb. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conjunction. 49. He has studied Polish since December 2000; ..... , he still has some difficulties in communicating. A) Nonetheless. B) Also. C) In addition. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nonetheless. 50. 2-We wanted to spend the day at the beach; ..... , it rained so we stayed home. A) However. B) Unless. C) Moreover. D) Additionally. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) However. 51. Identify the conjunctive adverb:We auditioned for the talent show; moreover, we were chosen. A) We. B) Chosen. C) For. D) Moreover. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Moreover. 52. Where does the semicolon go? We had too many fumbles we lost the game A) Fumbles;. B) Lost;. C) Lost;. D) Had;. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fumbles;. 53. Fill in the blank with the appropriate conjunctive adverb:He loves ice cream; ..... , he doesn't eat it often. A) However. B) Moreover. C) Therefore. D) Nevertheless. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) However. 54. Which conjunctive adverb can be used to show time? A) Nevertheless. B) Meanwhile. C) However. D) Therefore. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Meanwhile. 55. I wanted to buy white roses ..... I had to purchase yellow ones. A) Instead. B) Consequently. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Instead. 56. Fill-in the blank. He complained a lot; ..... , no one helped him. A) Still. B) Besides. C) However. D) Later. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Still. 57. Fill-in the blank. I really wanted the red one; ..... , I bought the blue one. A) However. B) Later. C) Besides. D) Instead. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Instead. 58. George makes a lot of money; ..... , he's a very stingy person. He has spent so little. A) Moreover. B) Still. C) In contrast. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In contrast. 59. People have been struggling to be financially stable; ..... , they are managing to make all ends meet. A) Finally. B) Additionally. C) Nonetheless. D) Likewise. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nonetheless. 60. I've decided to quit my job ..... , I have exhausted all the options. A) Instead. B) Furthermore. C) However. D) None of above. 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