Conjunctive Adverbs
Combine the following using a conjunctive adverb and the correct punctuation:
Working on railroad tracks can be very dangerous. Only trained professionals are allowed to install them.
(Furthermore, However, Therefore, Similarly)
Working on railroad tracks can be very dangerous; therefore, only trained professionals are allowed to install them.
Correctly join the sentences using the word provided. Add in punctuation if needed. Some words may need to be changed.
The girl is reading. The boy is reading.
(and)
The girl and boy are reading.
Combine the two sentences into one. Make sure to add in the correct punctuation.
Justin bakes cupcakes for his classmates' birthdays. Justin is a kind friend.
A kind friend, Justin bakes cupcakes for his classmates' birthdays.
Combine the following sentences into one using one of the words provided. Make sure to add in punctuation when needed.
All birds have two wings. Not all creatures with two wings are birds.
(And, But, So)
All birds have two wings, but not all creatures with two wings are birds.
Combine the sentences using both of the joining words and punctuation if needed.
Public transportation can be crowded in the morning. People may choose to bike or walk to work. The weather is good.
(So & When)
Public transportation can be crowded in the morning, so people may choose to bike or walk to work when the weather is good.
Combine the following using a conjunctive adverb and the correct punctuation:
New York's subway tunnels were built to withstand weather events. They were damaged by the extreme conditions of Hurricane Sandy.
(However, Therefore, Moreover, Futhermore)
New York's subway tunnels were built to withstand weather events; however, they were damaged by the extreme conditions of Hurricane Sandy.
Correctly join the sentences using the word provided. Add in punctuation if needed. Some words may need to be changed.
Burrs cling to bears. Burrs cling to dogs. Burrs cling to squirrels.
(And)
Burrs cling to bears, dogs, and squirrels.
Combine the two sentences into one. Make sure to add in the correct punctuation.
I got ready for the party. The party was an event celebrating the release of my uncle's new book.
I got ready for the party, an event celebrating the release of my uncle's new book.
Combine the following sentences into one using one of the words provided. Make sure to add in punctuation when needed.
Artifacts can be fragile. Archaeologists have to dig carefully.
(And, Or, But, So)
Artifacts can be fragile, so archaeologists have to dig carefully.
Combine the sentences using both of the joining words and punctuation if needed.
My dog sees a squirrel. He barks loudly. The squirrel gets scared.
(Whenever & and)
Whenever my dog sees a squirrel, he barks loudly, and the squirrel gets scared.
Combine the following using a conjunctive adverb and the correct punctuation:
Sheepdogs need to exercise for at least two hours every day. Combing a sheepdog's coat regularly is very important.
(However, In addition, As a result, Therefore)
Sheepdogs need to exercise for at least two hours every day; in addition, combing a sheepdog's coat regularly is very important.
Correctly join the sentences using the word provided. Add in punctuation if needed. Some words may need to be changed.
Flan is a dessert made with sugar. Flan is a dessert made with evaporated milk. Flan is a dessert made with eggs.
(And)
Flan is a dessert made with sugar, evaporated milk, and eggs.
Combine the two sentences into one. Make sure to add in the correct punctuation.
Noelle is a fast runner. Noelle has competed in three marathons.
Noelle, a fast runner, has competed in three marathons.
Combine the following sentences into one using one of the words provided. Make sure to add in punctuation when needed.
I would go skydiving with you next week. I weren't so scared of heights.
(Unless, Because, If, As Soon As)
I would go skydiving with you next week if I weren't so scared of heights.
Combine the sentences using both of the joining words and punctuation if needed.
Venus is not the closest planet to the sun. Its temperature get hotter than any other planet. Humans could never live there.
(Even though & So)
Even though Venus is not the closest planet to the sun, its temperature get hotter than any other planet, so humans could never live there.
Combine the following using a conjunctive adverb and the correct punctuation:
Many people either love or hate pineapple on pizza. Black olives and anchovies are controversial pizza toppings.
(Similarly, However, Therefore, As a Result)
Many people either love or hate pineapple on pizza; similarly, black olives and anchovies are controversial pizza toppings.
Correctly join the sentences. Add in punctuation if needed. Some words may need to be changed.
Washing the scalp can help stop itchiness. Washing the scalp can prevent dandruff.
Washing the scalp can help stop itchiness and prevent dandruff.
Combine the two sentences into one. Make sure to add in the correct punctuation.
The sun never rises in Murmansk during the winter. Murmansk is a city in northern Russia.
The sun never rises in Murmansk, a city in northern Russia, during the winter.
Combine the following sentences into one using one of the words provided. Make sure to add in punctuation when needed.
Gazelles can go for months without drinking water. They get enough water from the food they eat.
(Although, Because, Unless)
Gazelles can go for months without drinking water because they get enough water from the food they eat.
Combine the sentences using both of the joining words and punctuation if needed.
Refrigeration was invented. People used salt to preserve food. There was no way to prevent milk from spoiling quickly.
(Before & But)
Before refrigeration was invented, people used salt to preserve food, but there was no way to prevent milk from spoiling quickly.
Combine the following using a conjunctive adverb and the correct punctuation:
The Lighthouse of Alexandria is no longer standing. Tourists still visit its former location in Egypt.
(Therefore or However)
The Lighthouse of Alexandria is no longer standing; however, tourists still visit its former location in Egypt.
Correctly join the sentences. Add in punctuation if needed. Some words may need to be changed.
Wildflowers grow in meadows. Wildflowers grow in swamps. Wildflowers grow in gardens.
Wildflowers grow in meadows, swamps, and gardens.
Combine the two sentences into one. Make sure to add in the correct punctuation.
An axolotl is a type of salamander. An axolotl can regrow its tail.
An axolotl, a type of salamander, can regrow its tail.
Combine the following sentences into one using one of the words provided. Make sure to add in punctuation when needed.
The runner won't improve her mile time. She practices running multiple times a week.
(Unless, Because, If, As soon as)
The runner won't improve her mile time, unless she practices running multiple times a week.
Combine the sentences using both of the joining words and punctuation if needed.
Tigers like surprising their prey. They often hunt in the forests of India. There are plenty of hiding places.
(So & Where)
Tigers like surprising their prey, so they often hunt in the forests of India where there are plenty of hiding places.