A. Conjunctions are connector words. They can connect subjects, predicates, and modifiers.

Below are sentences that are missing the conjunctions for the modifiers.
Rewrite each sentence adding a conjunction.

1. The black white dog sat by the window.

The black and white dog sat by the window.
2. Jane ran quickly carefully in the snow.
Jane ran quickly yet carefully in the snow.
3. The funny tall clown made her laugh.
The funny and tall clown made her laugh.
4. The best bicycles are red green.
The best bicycles are red and green.
5. You can have the large small piece.
You can have the large or small piece.
6. Liam sang happily loudly at the show.
Liam sang happily and loudly at the show.
7. The boy crawled into the scary dark cave.
The boy crawled into the scary and dark cave.
8. My kitten is sad lonely when I am gone.
My kitten is so sad and lonely when I am gone.

Write a sentence using an adverb from the box below and use each adverb only once.
 
1. A talented dancer, Lisa also enjoys singing acapella song.
2. The engineers said that the bridge was now safe; however, no one wanted to risk crossing it.
3. The determined student finally graduated; nevertheless it took him many years to achieve that
goal
4. The whole report is badly written, moreover, it's inaccurate.
5. The nurse got caught of taking pictures of her patient’s chart and thus will be subjected for letter
of explanation.
6. After soliciting donations from the concerned citizens, finally, we will distribute it to all affected
areas brought by the typhoon.
7. I don't want to come out now, and besides, I must work.
8. If you are able to consume more energy, you can do more work and therefore, create more.
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Conjunctive adverbs often connect two independent clauses in a sentence. They are adverbs that
function as a conjunction.
When a conjunctive adverb connects two independent clauses, it is preceeded by a semicolon and
followed by a comma.

Conjunctive Adverbs and Independent Clauses

1. I don’t want to go there; furthermore, I have no time to do so.
2. The shrimps were delicious; likewise, the broccoli was excellent.
3. My mother went in the garden; meanwhile, I cleaned the house.
4. He was very tired; nevertheless, he went on walking.
5. I should always review my notes; otherwise, I will fail in my quizzes.
6. The employer did not work hard; thus, he was fired.
7. It was not expected to last long; indeed, it took less than three weeks.
8. She is not feeling well; still, she was able to finish her requirements in time.

Word Bank
also besides
however likewise
moreover stll
nevertheless furthermore
finally meanwhile
therefore otherwise
thus indeed