Deck 20: Semicolons and Conjunctive Adverbs

Question 1

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. Roxanne watched the shooting stars in the sky;

A) she loved nature's fireworks show.
B) because she loved nature's fireworks show.
C) loving nature's fireworks show.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

In each group, select the sentence that is correctly punctuated. Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

A) Charles has poor eyesight; nonetheless, he is always reading.
B) Charles has poor eyesight nonetheless; he is always reading.
C) Charles has poor eyesight, nonetheless; he is always reading.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

In each group, select the sentence that is correctly punctuated. Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

A) The fruit punch was much too sweet, however; I drank two glasses of it during dinner.
B) The fruit punch was much too sweet; however, I drank two glasses of it during dinner.
C) The fruit punch was much too sweet, however, I drank two glasses of it during dinner.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

In each group, select the sentence that is correctly punctuated. Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

A) Marisela's Vespa has a flat tire therefore she must walk to work.
B) Marisela's Vespa has a flat tire, therefore, she must walk to work.
C) Marisela's Vespa has a flat tire; therefore, she must walk to work.

Question 5

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." Calliope left work early she had a dentist appointment at 3:00 p.m.

A) correct
B) add semicolon

Question 6

In each group, select the sentence that is correctly punctuated. Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

A) Emily rehearsed for the play, meanwhile, Roberto finished making the costumes.
B) Emily rehearsed for the play; meanwhile; Roberto finished making the costumes.
C) Emily rehearsed for the play; meanwhile, Roberto finished making the costumes.

Question 7

In each group, select the sentence that is correctly punctuated. Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

A) These marketing courses are a lot of work; nevertheless, we are learning much valuable material.
B) These marketing courses are a lot of work, nevertheless we are learning much valuable material.
C) These marketing course are a lot of work nevertheless; we are learning much valuable material.

Question 8

In each group, select the sentence that is correctly punctuated. Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

A) The college now offers many courses through distance learning; therefore students enjoy more learning options.
B) The college now offers many courses through distance learning; therefore, students enjoy more learning options.
C) The college now offers many courses through distance learning, therefore; students enjoy more learning options.

Question 9

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. Paul runs three miles every morning; however,

A) no running today because of his injury.
B) he is injured and cannot run today.
C) injured and unable to run today.

Question 10

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. The Steins drove up at 7:00 p.m.; meanwhile,

A) the Richardsons' dinner table.
B) the Richardsons set the dinner table.
C) the set dinner table of the Richardsons.

Question 11

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." Stacey went shopping at the flea market she needed something to wear on Saturday night.

A) correct
B) add semicolon

Question 12

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. The science museum has a show about frogs;

A) and we'd like to see it.
B) although we'd like to see it.
C) we'd like to see it.

Question 13

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. The nurses must complete these reports by 5 p.m.; otherwise,

A) their supervisor will be angry.
B) their angry supervisor.
C) the anger of their supervisor.

Question 14

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." The cabin is spotless after three hours of cleaning.

A) correct
B) add semicolon

Question 15

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. Noah eats fruits and vegetables every day;

A) he is determined to eat a healthy diet.
B) so that he eats a healthy diet.
C) for he is determined to eat a healthy diet.

Question 16

In each group, select the sentence that is correctly punctuated. Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

A) The field hockey team must score during the overtime, otherwise they have to have a shoot-out.
B) The field hockey team must score during the overtime, otherwise; they have to have a shoot-out.
C) The field hockey team must score during the overtime; otherwise, they have to have a shoot-out.

Question 17

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." The opposing team scored a touchdown, and the crowd grew quiet.

A) correct
B) add semicolon

Question 18

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." The conference call begins at two o'clock please be at your desk.

A) correct
B) add semicolon

Question 19

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." Karne and Quincy went to Clancy's by the Sea they like the food and love the view.

A) correct
B) add semicolon

Question 20

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." I finished studying for my math exam before I went to bed.

A) correct
B) add semicolon

Question 21

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." Gail practiced with cassette tapes while she learned to speak Italian.

A) correct
B) add semicolon

Question 22

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. Harry picked the lock with his nail file;

A) determined to open it.
B) he was determined to open it.
C) for he was determined to open it.

Question 23

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." Oscar accused Bert of eating his sandwich Bert denied it.

A) correct
B) add semicolon

Question 24

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. The chair in my office squeaks; therefore,

A) it must need oil.
B) needs oil.
C) needing oil.

Question 25

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. The students revised their papers in the computer lab;

A) as their instructor circulated to answer questions.
B) their instructor circulated to answer questions.
C) their instructor circulating to answer questions.

Question 26

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. Our neighbor married at forty; subsequently,

A) having her first child at forty-two.
B) she had her first child at forty-two.
C) her first child at forty-two.

Question 27

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." The shot of a pistol signaled the start of the race.

A) correct
B) add semicolon

Question 28

Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

A) The Olympic Games begin in three weeks; however; several venues aren't complete.
B) The Olympic Games begin in three weeks, however, several venues aren't complete.
C) The Olympic Games begin in three weeks; however, several venues aren't complete.

Question 29

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. Cell phones are not allowed in the exam room; however,

A) one student's phone rang during the test.
B) one student's phone ringing during the test.
C) a ringing phone of one student during the test.

Question 30

Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

A) Installing software takes an hour; furthermore, you must restart the computer.
B) Installing software takes an hour, furthermore; you must restart the computer.
C) Installing software takes an hour furthermore; you must restart the computer.

Question 31

Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

A) Ranchers put up barbed wire fences, otherwise, the cattle will roam to other ranches.
B) Ranchers put up barbed wire fences; otherwise, the cattle will roam to other ranches.
C) Ranchers put up barbed wire fences, otherwise; the cattle will roam to other ranches.

Question 32

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." Porters unloaded baggage from the train travelers searched for their suitcases.

A) correct
B) add semicolon

Question 33

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." The cafeteria is noisy everyone is talking excitedly.

A) correct
B) add semicolon

Question 34

Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

A) I can build a tree house with scrap lumber; however I must buy a rope ladder.
B) I can build a tree house with scrap lumber however; I must buy a rope ladder.
C) I can build a tree house with scrap lumber; however, I must buy a rope ladder.

Question 35

Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

A) Sandy is quitting her job in the bank, therefore, Bjorn should apply.
B) Sandy is quitting her job in the bank; therefore, Bjorn should apply.
C) Sandy is quitting her job in the bank, therefore; Bjorn should apply.

Question 36

Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

A) Emma is only fourteen; therefore she cannot take flying lessons.
B) Emma is only fourteen therefore; she cannot take flying lessons.
C) Emma is only fourteen; therefore, she cannot take flying lessons.

Question 37

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. Benita ate lunch as quickly as she could;

A) she needed to get back to work.
B) because she needed to get back to work.
C) needing to get back to work.

Question 38

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." The conductor rapped his baton on the podium, the orchestra sat at attention.

A) correct
B) add semicolon

Question 39

Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

A) Exercising daily takes hard work, nevertheless; millions of Americans do it.
B) Exercising daily takes hard work; nevertheless, millions of Americans do it.
C) Exercising daily takes hard work; nevertheless millions of Americans do it.

Question 40

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." When rain flooded the streets, Chet rowed a boat to the store.

A) correct
B) add semicolon