Name: Wilfredo Vega

Grammar Practice 5
Sentence Combining
Remember the pattern for writing compound sentences with
conjunctive adverbs:
SENTENCE ; CONJUNCTIVE ADVERB , SENTENCE.
Relationshi
Conjunctive adverbs
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Examples

Addition

also, besides,
furthermore, in
addition, moreover

Contrast
(complete)

however, in contrast, on I would like to continue talking with you; however,

the other hand
I have a meeting in five minutes.

Contrast
(partial)

however, nevertheless, I have a meeting in five minutes; nevertheless, Ill

nonetheless, still
talk to you now.

Result

as a result,
consequently,
therefore, thus

I have a meeting in five minutes; as a result, well

have to cut this conversation short.

Sequence

afterward, meanwhile,
then, subsequently

I have a meeting in five minutes; afterward, Id like

to continue this conversation with you.

Comparison

likewise, similarly

I have a meeting in five minutes; similarly, John

has a pressing obligation as well.

Example

for example, for

instance

I have meetings every day; for example, today I

have a meeting in five minutes.

I dont want to continue this phone conversation;

moreover, I have a meeting in five minutes.

Directions: Join the following simple sentences using

conjunctive adverbs (transition words). Choose a word

that best shows the logical relationship and punctuate the

sentence correctly. You can use Cut and Paste tools.
Example: Maria decided to buy a new car.
She didnt know much about cars. (contrast)
Solution: Maria decided to buy a new car; however, she didnt
know much about cars.
1. She wanted to be a well-informed shopper; therefore, she began to do
research. (result)
2. She bought a stack of popular auto magazines; furthermore, she found
government statistics on car crash tests. (addition)
3. She didnt consider gas-guzzling SUVs; thus, she needed to save on
gas (result)
4. She was attracted to sport cars; however, the insurance rates on such
beauties were outrageous. (contrast- complete)
Continued
5. The most affordable car for Maria was the Honda Fit; even though, the
cars crash test performance was rated Extremely Poor. (contrastcomplete)
6. An expensive, imported Audi Q5 had many safety features; for
example, it provided anti-lock brakes and rollover sensor. (example)
7. Maria needed to test-drive several cars; after all, she needed to
choose her favorite. (sequence)
8. The dealer for Cheapo Cars did not treat Maria courteously; likewise,
the overpriced Luxury Cars did not impress her. (comparison)
9. The dealer selling the comfortable, safe, and economical Honda
Accord treated Maria
with respect; therefore, she left the
dealership in a brand new Honda Accord. (result)