Let’s go through each sentence pair one by one. We’ll pick a conjunctive adverb from the Word Bank that makes sense to connect the two ideas, then write the new sentence with a semicolon before the adverb and a comma after it.
Word Bank:
although, certainly, consequently, eventually, finally, however, indeed, meanwhile, therefore
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1. Original:
We arrived late to the picnic. There was nothing left to eat.
→ The second sentence is a result of the first. So we can use “therefore” or “consequently.” Let’s pick “therefore.”
New sentence:
We arrived late to the picnic; therefore, there was nothing left to eat.
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2. Original:
Winnie did an excellent job. Others also could have done well.
→ This shows contrast — Winnie did great, but others might have too. Use “however.”
New sentence:
Winnie did an excellent job; however, others also could have done well.
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3. Original:
The class wanted a spring trip to the water park. They voted to raise the money themselves.
→ The second action follows logically from the first — they want the trip, so they decide to fund it. Use “therefore” or “consequently.” Let’s use “consequently.”
New sentence:
The class wanted a spring trip to the water park; consequently, they voted to raise the money themselves.
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4. Original:
Robert cleaned the garage. His brother mowed the lawn.
→ These are two things happening at the same time. Use “meanwhile.”
New sentence:
Robert cleaned the garage; meanwhile, his brother mowed the lawn.
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5. Original:
The oak tree had died years ago. It fell over in a windstorm.
→ The falling happened later, as a result of being dead. Use “eventually” or “finally.” Let’s use “eventually.”
New sentence:
The oak tree had died years ago; eventually, it fell over in a windstorm.
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6. Original:
Jim thought he could win the race. It was worth a try.
→ The second sentence supports or agrees with the first. Use “indeed” or “certainly.” Let’s use “indeed.”
New sentence:
Jim thought he could win the race; indeed, it was worth a try.
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Final Answer:
1. We arrived late to the picnic; therefore, there was nothing left to eat.
2. Winnie did an excellent job; however, others also could have done well.
3. The class wanted a spring trip to the water park; consequently, they voted to raise the money themselves.
4. Robert cleaned the garage; meanwhile, his brother mowed the lawn.
5. The oak tree had died years ago; eventually, it fell over in a windstorm.
6. Jim thought he could win the race; indeed, it was worth a try.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of conjunctive adverbs worksheet.
