Conjunctive Adverbs
Semicolon
Colon
The Dash
Vocab
100
Which of the following words is an example of a conjunctive adverb?
happily meanwhile blue house
100
Which types of clauses does a semicolon connect?
2 independent clauses
100
What type of clause must come before the colon
an independent clause
100
The dash is used to...
Show a break in thought For dramatic effect To replace a comma, semicolon, or parenthesis
100
Which vocab word means 'cautious, careful, showing good sense'?
prudent
200
Correct the following sentence: “Uh, yeah,” Garrett said sarcastically.
“Uh, yeah,” Garrett said, sarcastically.
200
Add a semicolon in the appropriate spot in the following sentence: Eating healthy helps you lose weight staying fit keeps you healthy.
Eating healthy helps you lose weight; staying fit keeps you healthy.
200
Add a colon in the appropriate spot in the following sentence: We knew who would win the game the Eagles.
We knew who would win the game: the Eagles.
200
Rewrite the following sentence using a dash: You are the friend, the only friend, who offered to help me.
You are the friend - the only friend - who offered to help me
200
which vocab word means 'to spread throughout'
pervade
300
In the following sentence, is the conjunctive adverb being used as an opener, interrupter, or closer? Ironically, Garret’s mother was the guidance counselor at Trace Middle School.
Opener
300
Add a semicolon in the appropriate spot in the following sentence: Mrs. Melvin is on vacation therefore the substitute teacher must teach writing workshop.
Mrs. Melvin is on vacation; therefore, the substitute teacher must teach writing workshop.
300
Add a semicolon in the appropriate spot in the following sentence: So many things ruined my eighth birthday, I asked for a present Dad didn’t want me to have, I couldn’t lean my multiplication tables, and my parents decided to get a divorce.
So many things ruined my eighth birthday: I asked for a present Dad didn’t want me to have, I couldn’t lean my multiplication tables, and my parents decided to get a divorce.
300
Rewrite the following sentence using a dash: I pay the bills; she has all the fun.
I pay the bills - she has all the fun.
300
which vocab word means 'a reason for doing something; something that stimulates action'?
incentive
400
In the following sentence, is the conjunctive adverb being used as an opener, interrupter, or closer? Mayor Clarkson, meanwhile, faced problems.
interrupter
400
Correct the following sentence: A draft of my first essay is due on Monday; and I also need to read the second chapter of the textbook.
A draft of my first essay is due on Monday; I also need to read the second chapter of the textbook.
400
Correct the following sentence: Some cities are known for: being friendly, Buffalo.
Some cities are known for being friendly: Buffalo.
400
In the following sentence, is the conjunctive adverb being used as an list, interrupter, or closer? He looked at Turner, and Turner saw his eyes – distrust.
closer
400
Which vocab word means 'something or someone with contradictory qualities'?
paradox
500
Correct the following sentence: Awkwardly I walked down the hall. They yelled out names --not nice ones of course. I kept walking however and acted like I didn’t hear them. Sad and alone I went to lunch.
Awkwardly, I walked down the hall. They yelled out names --not nice ones of course. I kept walking, however, and acted like I didn’t hear them. Sad and alone, I went to lunch.
500
Correct the following sentence: The sunny days in Florida; however, gave me bad sunburn.
I enjoyed spending a week in Florida; however, it was nice to return home after the long vacation.
500
When should the first word after a colon be capitalized?
If the word is a proper noun or the start of a complete sentece
500
In the following sentence, is the conjunctive adverb being used as an list, interrupter, or closer? “More to the point,” said the tallest of the group – the one with the most expensive coat, the most expensive top hat, and the most expensive shiny shoes.
list
500
which vocab word means 'extremely bad, scandalous'?
flagrant
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