Directions: Complete each sentence by selecting the correct conjunctive adverb. Then answer the question about each conjunctive adverbs meaning.

1. The hotel lobby was noisy and the staff disorganized; , the rooms were infested with bed bugs.

Which of the following is true of Sentence 1?

The conjunctive adverb means in addition.

The conjunctive adverb means in place of.

The conjunctive adverb means for that reason.

2. We can go to the movies if I have the day off on Sunday; , we can go to the movies on Monday.

Which of the following is true of Sentence 2?

The conjunctive adverb means as a result.

The conjunctive adverb means in contrast.

The conjunctive adverb means as an alternative.

3. Francesca recently lost her job; , she could not afford her childrens saxophone lessons any longer.

Which of the following is true of Sentence 3?

The conjunctive adverb means in place of.

The conjunctive adverb means as a result.

The conjunctive adverb means as an alternative.

4. The volcano at Mount Merapi has erupted several times in recent weeks; , many villages have been evacuated to prevent loss of life.

Which of the following is true of Sentence 4?

The conjunctive adverb means in contrast.

The conjunctive adverb means for that reason.

The conjunctive adverb means as an alternative.

Directions: Select the correct answer to each of the following questions.

5. Which of the following sentences correctly joins its two independent clauses?

The pilots tried to land the plane safely; meanwhile the flight attendants did their best to calm the passengers.

The pilots tried to land the plane safely meanwhile; the flight attendants did their best to calm the passengers.

The pilots tried to land the plane safely; meanwhile, the flight attendants did their best to calm the passengers.

6.Which of the following sentences correctly joins its two independent clauses?

The professor tried to gain weight by eating a diet of only cupcakes; nevertheless, he actually lost twenty-seven pounds in the process of his cupcake experiment.

The professor tried to gain weight by eating a diet of only cupcakes, nevertheless; he actually lost twenty-seven pounds in the process of his cupcake experiment.

The professor tried to gain weight by eating a diet of only; cupcakes nevertheless, he actually lost twenty-seven pounds in the process of his cupcake experiment.