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Sentence Combining
Practice 11

Consult the following table for clarification of conjunctive adverbs:

Common Conjunctive Adverbs or Transitional Expressions
Conjunctive Adverbs	Meaning	Example
consequently	as a result	The business expenses exceeded the income for two years; consequently, the company went bankrupt.
furthermore	in addition	She supported her point with convincing evidence; furthermore, she addressed everyone’s concerns.
however	in contrast	The crew cleared debris all morning; however, the road was still not clear by the afternoon.
in fact	in reality	Elinore loves taking pictures as a hobby; in fact, she wants to pursue a career as a wildlife photographer.
indeed	certainly	Two warning lights came on; indeed, the pilots became concerned.
moreover	in addition	Spot-billed pelicans need legal protection; moreover, they need sanctuaries.
nevertheless	in contrast	Fierce winds swept across the sand dunes; nevertheless, the camels pressed on.
then	after that	The wall fell; then, the neighbors started talking.
therefore	as a result	The soldier saved fourteen lives; therefore, the military awarded him a medal of honor.
* The acronym *FINCHMITT* may help you to remember the nine conjunctive adverbs or transitional expressions.
Additional conjunctive adverbs and transitional expressions include the following: accordingly, also, at least, besides, certainly, conversely, finally, for example, hence, instead, likewise, meanwhile, no doubt, nonetheless, of course, on the other hand, otherwise, perhaps, similarly, still, subsequently, and thus (for more transitional expressions see Chapter 10).

Instructions:
Insert a semicolon, a conjunctive adverb, and a comma between the two independent clauses as you rewrite them in the space provided.

Example question: The podiatrist examined my feet. She could not find the problem.
Example answer: The podiatrist examined my feet; however, she could not find the problem.

1 .

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.
John joined the edges of the frame. He polished the wood.

2 .

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.
The cells divided. They multiplied rapidly.

3 .

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.
The print showed a ship. It was a Japanese military ship.

4 .

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.
The Black Death killed many people. Many artists depicted death in their works.

5 .

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.
The parents did not spank their children. They did provide consequences.

6 .

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.
Santa Anna created problems for Mexico. He remained in power for a long time.

7 .

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.
Apartheid in Africa involved segregation. Mixed marriages were outlawed.

8 .

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.
Scientists are working on a vaccine. It may take years to develop it.

9 .

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.
The Great Wall of China took years to build. It can be seen from great distances.

10 .

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.
Camouflage is a part of nature. It protects animals.

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