This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Parts Of Speech > Conjunctions > Conjunctive Adverbs – Quiz 21 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Conjunctive Adverbs Quiz 21 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Is the following sentence correct? Tom fell down; however, he hurt his knee. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 2. Identify the conjunctive adverb in the following sentence:He wanted to go to the party; nevertheless, he had to study for his exam. A) However. B) Nevertheless. C) Therefore. D) Also. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nevertheless. 3. Complete the sentence with the most logical conjunctive adverb:He is an excellent piano player; ..... , his sister is a talented violinist. A) Similarly. B) Otherwise. C) Instead. D) Therefore. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Similarly. 4. What does the semicolon/period before a conjunctive adverb do? A) Links two main clauses. B) Creates a single clause. C) Separates two main clauses. D) Links a main clause and a subordinate clause. E) Separates a main clause and a subordinate clause. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Links two main clauses. 5. When one of the FANBOYS joins two complete sentences, a comma is NOT used. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 6. He could have shaken his hand; ..... , he just waved. A) Instead. B) Finally. C) Similarly. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Instead. 7. Which is a good example of a correlative conjunction? A) We performed whenever folks would listen and wherever they would pay. B) Talk to someone who is good at math or writing. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) We performed whenever folks would listen and wherever they would pay. 8. When used between two complete sentences (independent clauses), which conjunction does NOT need any punctuation? A) Coordinating conjunction. B) Subordinating conjunction. C) Conjunctive adverb. D) None. They all require some sort of punctuation when used in the middle. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Subordinating conjunction. 9. Complete the sentence:Despite the noise outside, she studied diligently; ..... , she passed her exams with flying colors. A) Nevertheless. B) Consequently. C) However. D) Meanwhile. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Consequently. 10. Complete the sentence:He studied all night for the exam ..... , he felt confident about his performance. A) Furthermore. B) Consequently. C) Similarly. D) Nevertheless. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Consequently. 11. He was unpopular in Russia for his perceived role in the breakup of the Soviet Union ..... he remains an influential voice. A) , so. B) , nor. C) . or. D) , for (because). E) . yet. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) . yet. 12. Sentence; however, sentence A) Correct sentence construction. B) INcorrect sentence construction. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct sentence construction. 13. Fill in the blank:We planned to go out for dinner; ..... , the restaurant was closed. A) Similarly. B) Therefore. C) However. D) Likewise. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) However. 14. SINCE 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: B) Subordinating conjunction. 15. Which sentence uses the correct punctuation for an introductory word? A) Therefore we were late for the bus. B) Therefore; we were late for the bus. C) Therefore, we were late for the bus. D) Therefore we, were late for the bus. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Therefore, we were late for the bus. 16. Which type of conjunction ONLY uses and MUST use a comma to connect two complete sentences (independent clauses)? A) Coordinating conjunction. B) Subordinating conjunction. C) Conjunctive adverb. D) None of the selections are correct. E) Coordinating conjunction and conjunctive adverb. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Coordinating conjunction. 17. Complete the sentence:She practiced the piano every day; ..... , she became very skilled. A) Nonetheless. B) As a result. C) Similarly. D) Otherwise. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) As a result. 18. The relative adverb 'why' is best used to introduce a clause that explains a ..... A) Place. B) Person. C) Reason. D) Time. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reason. 19. I consistently prioritize my health, ..... A) Thus ensuring I have the energy to pursue my career goals. B) Therefore it allows me to eat as many desserts as I want. C) Thereby justify my late-night pizza cravings. D) Hence a world-renowned fitness expert. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Thus ensuring I have the energy to pursue my career goals. 20. True or False:'Where' is a conjunctive adverb. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 21. Which of the following is an example of a conjunctive adverb? a) However b) Noun c) Verb d) Adjective A) However. B) Noun. C) Verb. D) Adjective. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) However. 22. Which word should the semicolon come after?Trick-or-treating isn't fun for my sister she's allergic to chocolate and can't eat much of the candy. A) Isn't. B) Sister. C) Allergic. D) Eat. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sister. 23. Which word best completes the sentence to show contrast:Julia studied all night; ..... , she didn't pass the test. A) Nevertheless. B) Consequently. C) Similarly. D) Likewise. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nevertheless. 24. Identify the conjunctive adverb in the following sentence:'She was tired; nevertheless, she continued to work.' A) Tired. B) Continued. C) Nevertheless. D) Work. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nevertheless. 25. In the sentence 'I studied hard; therefore, I passed the exam.', what is the conjunctive adverb? A) Moreover. B) Thus. C) Therefore. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Therefore. 26. Choose the correct conjunctive adverb to complete the sentence:The team played well; ..... , they won the match. A) Otherwise. B) Therefore. C) However. D) Meanwhile. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Therefore. 27. When a conjunctive adverb is used after a semicolon or as an introductory word in a new sentence, you must use a ..... A) Semi-colon. B) Period. C) Colon. D) Comma. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Comma. 28. What's the best way to combine these sentences?:We wanted to go to the beach. It started to rain. We stayed at home. A) We wanted to go to the beach, but it started to rain; otherwise, we stayed home. B) We wanted to go to the beach; however, it started to rain, so we stayed home. C) We wanted to go to the beach; therefore, it started to rain, and we stayed home. D) It started to rain, but we wanted to go to the beach; therefore, we stayed home. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) We wanted to go to the beach; however, it started to rain, so we stayed home. 29. She was very tired; ..... , she completed the assignment. A) Moreover. B) However. C) Subsequently. D) Likewise. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) However. 30. True or False:When a conjunctive adverb like 'Therefore' starts a sentence, it should be followed immediately by a semicolon. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. ← 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