Grammar Worksheet · Grades 5–7
Conjunctive Adverbs Worksheet
A printable grammar worksheet for grades 5-7 on conjunctive adverbs like however, therefore, and meanwhile. Students decide whether each sentence uses a conjunctive adverb or a coordinating conjunction, then answer four short questions. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Grammar
Grades
Grades 5–7
Skill Focus
Conjunctive Adverbs, parts of speech
Lesson Length
20 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
A conjunctive adverb is an adverb such as however, therefore, meanwhile, or otherwise that connects two ideas and shows how they relate. When it joins two sentences, it usually follows a semicolon and a comma. This worksheet helps students recognize conjunctive adverbs and tell them apart from coordinating conjunctions.
Section A on page 1 gives eight sentences and asks students to write yes or no for each. In half, a conjunctive adverb follows a semicolon; in the other half, a coordinating conjunction such as and, but, or so does the joining. The reference box teaches both connectors with an ‘It rained’ example.
Section B on page 2 asks what a conjunctive adverb is, to name two, what punctuation comes before one, and to write a sentence using however. Page 3 is a complete answer key with sample answers. The skill builds on conjunctions and semicolons.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box aloud and contrast ‘however’ with ‘but.’
Complete Section A independently – have students notice the semicolon before a conjunctive adverb.
Discuss the relationships conjunctive adverbs can show (contrast, cause, addition, time).
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Coordinating Conjunctions Worksheet or the Colons and Semicolons Worksheet.
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Conjunctive Adverbs Worksheet
A printable grammar worksheet for grades 5-7 on conjunctive adverbs like however, therefore, and meanwhile. Students decide whether each sentence uses a conjunctive adverb or a coordinating conjunction, then answer four short questions. A complete answer key is included.
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