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Sentence Combining
Practice 13

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:
The following sentences use sentence-combining options incorrectly by mixing options #1, #2, and #3. Rewrite each sentence to create a correct version of the option in parentheses.

Example question: Toads make a loud noise; and they sing for hours. (#1)
Example answer: Toads make a loud noise, and they sing for hours.

1 .

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.
Hunting laws prohibit the taking of endangered species; but taking specified game is allowed. (Sentence Combining Option #3)

2 .

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.
The infant was not fastened in a safety seat, consequently; she sustained injuries in the crash. (Sentence Combining Option #3)

3 .

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.
They reviewed emergency procedures; and this included the fire escape route. (Sentence Combining Option #2)

4 .

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.
The salesperson presented an interesting proposal, however, we did not make a purchase. (Sentence Combining Option #1)

5 .

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.
Miguel created the sculpture with clay, and everyone loves it. (Sentence Combining Option #2)

6 .

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.
Snow started to fall softly, but; we kept walking. (Sentence Combining Option #1)

7 .

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.
The bus nearly struck the pedestrian; in fact it brushed against her jacket. (Sentence Combining Option #3)

8 .

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.
Diane will scrub the dock; yet she hates doing it. (Sentence Combining Option #1)

9 .

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.
Miguel sewed the rip in the canvas, now it’s fine. (Sentence Combining Option #2)

10 .

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.
Claudia carried her skis to the chairlift; then she put them on. (Sentence Combining Option #3)

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