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*GRAMMAR 8.2 PRACTICE (due date: Wednesday, February 9)

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50 questions

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REDO CODE: N7BSM8

PART 1 of 1

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the conjunctive adverb in each sentence. (25 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.

2. Insert a semicolon and comma to correct the sentence. (25 points)
*Copy and paste the entire sentence into the box.
*You will insert EXACTLY one semicolon and one comma.
Sentence #1: The old museum was drafty and rundown furthermore the exhibits were boring and outdated.
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Conjunctive Adverb: The old museum was drafty and rundown furthermore the exhibits were boring and outdated.

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Rewritten: The old museum was drafty and rundown furthermore the exhibits were boring and outdated.

Sentence #2: The team uniforms faded in the wash consequently the school colors are now mint green and pale yellow.
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Conjunctive Adverb: The team uniforms faded in the wash consequently the school colors are now mint green and pale yellow.

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Rewritten: The team uniforms faded in the wash consequently the school colors are now mint green and pale yellow.

Sentence #3: Our tour bus departed an hour late thus we arrived just before the aquarium closed.
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Conjunctive Adverb: Our tour bus departed an hour late thus we arrived just before the aquarium closed.

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Rewritten: Our tour bus departed an hour late thus we arrived just before the aquarium closed.

Sentence #4: The Tigers are talented moreover they have won the state championship three years in a row.
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Conjunctive Adverb: The Tigers are talented moreover they have won the state championship three years in a row.

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Rewritten: The Tigers are talented moreover they have won the state championship three years in a row.

Sentence #5: Mika doesn’t know much about opera still he would like to go.
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Conjunctive Adverb: Mika doesn’t know much about opera still he would like to go.

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Rewritten: Mika doesn’t know much about opera still he would like to go.

Sentence #6: Vern enjoys watching birds moreover he tries to attract them.
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Conjunctive Adverb: Vern enjoys watching birds moreover he tries to attract them.

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Rewritten: Vern enjoys watching birds moreover he tries to attract them.

Sentence #7: Many kinds of dogs are found at the animal shelter likewise cats are regular inhabitants.
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Conjunctive Adverb: Many kinds of dogs are found at the animal shelter likewise cats are regular inhabitants.

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Rewritten: Many kinds of dogs are found at the animal shelter likewise cats are regular inhabitants.

Sentence #8: Nina was unable to play tennis this season still she attended every match.
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Conjunctive Adverb: Nina was unable to play tennis this season still she attended every match.

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Rewritten: Nina was unable to play tennis this season still she attended every match.

Sentence #9: Margi had her braces removed however she must still wear a retainer.
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Conjunctive Adverb: Margi had her braces removed however she must still wear a retainer.

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Rewritten: Margi had her braces removed however she must still wear a retainer.

Sentence #10: All the holiday flights were booked consequently we drove to Chicago.
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Conjunctive Adverb: All the holiday flights were booked consequently we drove to Chicago.

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Rewritten: All the holiday flights were booked consequently we drove to Chicago.

Sentence #11: I enjoy watching old movies however Dan prefers the sports channel.
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Conjunctive Adverb: I enjoy watching old movies however Dan prefers the sports channel.

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Rewritten: I enjoy watching old movies however Dan prefers the sports channel.

Sentence #12: Due to the flu, Kareem had missed several days of history class therefore he was excused from the test.
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Conjunctive Adverb: Due to the flu, Kareem had missed several days of history class therefore he was excused from the test.

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Rewritten: Due to the flu, Kareem had missed several days of history class therefore he was excused from the test.

Sentence #13: Janice loves to go shopping similarly Mai enjoys hunting for a bargain.
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Conjunctive Adverb: Janice loves to go shopping similarly Mai enjoys hunting for a bargain.

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Rewritten: Janice loves to go shopping similarly Mai enjoys hunting for a bargain.

Sentence #14: My brother is very creative with his hands therefore most of the presents that he gives are homemade.
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Conjunctive Adverb: My brother is very creative with his hands therefore most of the presents that he gives are homemade.

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Rewritten: My brother is very creative with his hands therefore most of the presents that he gives are homemade.

Sentence #15: Bird watching is very educational besides it is great fun.
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Conjunctive Adverb: Bird watching is very educational besides it is great fun.

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Rewritten: Bird watching is very educational besides it is great fun.

Sentence #16: There is a gazebo in her backyard also there is a garden.
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Conjunctive Adverb: There is a gazebo in her backyard also there is a garden.

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Rewritten: There is a gazebo in her backyard also there is a garden.

Sentence #17: Jason moaned and groaned nevertheless no one would do his work for him.
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Conjunctive Adverb: Jason moaned and groaned nevertheless no one would do his work for him.

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Rewritten: Jason moaned and groaned nevertheless no one would do his work for him.

Sentence #18: Kara read three books on colonial dress consequently her costume looked the most authentic of all.
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Conjunctive Adverb: Kara read three books on colonial dress consequently her costume looked the most authentic of all.

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Rewritten: Kara read three books on colonial dress consequently her costume looked the most authentic of all.

Sentence #19: Everyone was restless nevertheless Hal continued his speech.
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Conjunctive Adverb: Everyone was restless nevertheless Hal continued his speech.

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Rewritten: Everyone was restless nevertheless Hal continued his speech.

Sentence #20: I’ve lost my notes from yesterday’s class however there wasn’t much new material in them anyway.
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Conjunctive Adverb: I’ve lost my notes from yesterday’s class however there wasn’t much new material in them anyway.

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Rewritten: I’ve lost my notes from yesterday’s class however there wasn’t much new material in them anyway.

Sentence #21: Mr. Min talked about beekeeping besides he brought samples of foods made with honey.
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Conjunctive Adverb: Mr. Min talked about beekeeping besides he brought samples of foods made with honey.

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Rewritten: Mr. Min talked about beekeeping besides he brought samples of foods made with honey.

Sentence #22: Jeff submitted a terrific essay indeed he won first place in the writing contest.
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Conjunctive Adverb: Jeff submitted a terrific essay indeed he won first place in the writing contest.

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Rewritten: Jeff submitted a terrific essay indeed he won first place in the writing contest.

Sentence #23: You may have the ice cream if you have finished the chores otherwise you can do without it.
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Conjunctive Adverb: You may have the ice cream if you have finished the chores otherwise you can do without it.

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Rewritten: You may have the ice cream if you have finished the chores otherwise you can do without it.

Sentence #24: The trio had a difficult time at the audition moreover their second selection did not work out very well.
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Conjunctive Adverb: The trio had a difficult time at the audition moreover their second selection did not work out very well.

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Rewritten: The trio had a difficult time at the audition moreover their second selection did not work out very well.

Sentence #25: Doreen tore her jeans climbing the fence similarly Monty scratched his forearm.
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Conjunctive Adverb: Doreen tore her jeans climbing the fence similarly Monty scratched his forearm.

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Rewritten: Doreen tore her jeans climbing the fence similarly Monty scratched his forearm.