Question

Which sentences use conjunctive adverbs? Check all that apply. My cousin is busy and really misses being outdoors. I truly love spending time in my garden; it’s my favorite hobby. Our family enjoys gardening; therefore, our house has a colorful yard. My father spends time pruning our fruit trees so that we can easily harvest them. My sister studies flower varieties; meanwhile, I look for heirloom vegetable seeds. Indoor gardening can take time; nonetheless, gardening can be a wonderful hobby.

Answer 1

Conjunctive Adverbs

Conjunctive Adverbs are adverbs that connect two clauses by using adverbial modifier. They are used after a semi colon (;) or after a full stop (.).

• Our family enjoys gardening; therefore, our house has a colorful yard. Here 'therefore' is the conjunctive adverb.

• My father spends time pruning our fruit trees so that we can easily harvest them. Here 'so that' is the conjunctive adverb.

• My sister studies flower varieties; meanwhile, I look for heirloom vegetable seeds. Here 'meanwhile' is the conjunctive adverb.

• Indoor gardening can take time; nonetheless, gardening can be a wonderful hobby. Here 'nonetheless' is the conjunctive adverb.

Answer 2

Answer:

- Our family enjoys gardening; therefore, our house has a colorful yard.

- My sister studies flower varieties; meanwhile, I look for heirloom vegetable seeds.

- Indoor gardening can take time; nonetheless, gardening can be a wonderful hobby.

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