Conjunctions vs. Conjunctive Adverbs: Quiz 1

Please determine if the highlighted conjunction or conjunctive adverb is used correctly. In particular, is it okay to continue the sentence or should we start a new one?

Emma picked up some fat quarters at the local fabric store, mostly as a present for her mother, for she herself knew nothing about quilting.

Please determine if the highlighted conjunction or conjunctive adverb is used correctly. In particular, is it okay to continue the sentence or should we start a new one?

At the Rio Olympics, the Brazilian midfielder Formiga made a record sixth Olympic appearance; indeed, only one other player has managed such a feat.

Please determine if the highlighted conjunction or conjunctive adverb is used correctly. In particular, is it okay to continue the sentence or should we start a new one?

Esther discovered that her nausea was caused by a tapeworm, fortunately the prescribed medication killed the tapeworm.

Please determine if the highlighted conjunction or conjunctive adverb is used correctly. In particular, is it okay to continue the sentence or should we start a new one?

Our raspberry bushes are overgrown by some kind of creeper. But it’s nothing that a little hard work can’t fix.

Please determine if the highlighted conjunction or conjunctive adverb is used correctly. In particular, is it okay to continue the sentence or should we start a new one?

I’m thinking of joining an optimist club, although even the name irritates me.

Please determine if the highlighted conjunction or conjunctive adverb is used correctly. In particular, is it okay to continue the sentence or should we start a new one?

While visiting Gdansk, Nanami had her picture taken in front of Neptune’s Fountain, unfortunately, the glare of the sun made it difficult to get a good shot.

Please determine if the highlighted conjunction or conjunctive adverb is used correctly. In particular, is it okay to continue the sentence or should we start a new one?

People often said that George would be a crossdresser, still, everyone was surprised when he joined a monastery and took up his cross for life.

Please determine if the highlighted conjunction or conjunctive adverb is used correctly. In particular, is it okay to continue the sentence or should we start a new one?

John tried to convince his classmates that late term abortions are unacceptable, yet his classmates objected that no man had the right to speak about issues relating to female reproduction.

Please determine if the highlighted conjunction or conjunctive adverb is used correctly. In particular, is it okay to continue the sentence or should we start a new one?

We prefer Kijiji to Ebay. Since we live in a large metropolitan area and can almost always find what we want locally.

Please determine if the highlighted conjunction or conjunctive adverb is used correctly. In particular, is it okay to continue the sentence or should we start a new one?

Jasmine and Vivian love shopping too, therefore we can all go to the mall together.