Punctuating however, therefore and other conjunctive adverbs (SAT)

Question 1

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? The author had never visited ___ her descriptions of the city are vivid.

• A. Venice even so
• B. Venice; even so,
• C. Venice; even so
• D. Venice, even so,

Question 2

Is this sentence correct in formal written English (SAT/ACT style)? The new policy, ; moreover, was widely criticised.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 3

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? The new policy, ___ was widely criticised.

• A. ; moreover,
• B. moreover;
• C. moreover
• D. moreover,

Question 4

Is this sentence correct in formal written English (SAT/ACT style)? The team lost its first two matches; nevertheless, it won the championship.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 5

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? The data were incomplete. ___ the scientists published a preliminary report.

• A. Still:
• B. Still;
• C. Still
• D. Still,

Question 6

Is this sentence correct in formal written English (SAT/ACT style)? Some critics praised the film. Others, however, found it slow.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 7

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? The author had never visited ___ her descriptions of the city are vivid.

• A. Venice; even so,
• B. Venice even so
• C. Venice; even so
• D. Venice, even so,

Question 8

Is this sentence correct in formal written English (SAT/ACT style)? The author had never visited Venice; even so, her descriptions of the city are vivid.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 9

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? The museum, ___ is open until nine on Fridays.

• A. ; however,
• B. however;
• C. however,
• D. however

Question 10

Is this sentence correct in formal written English (SAT/ACT style)? The team lost its first two matches nevertheless it won the championship.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 11

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? Some critics praised the film. ___ found it slow.

• A. Others, however;
• B. Others however
• C. Others, however,
• D. Others; however,

Question 12

Is this sentence correct in formal written English (SAT/ACT style)? The new policy, moreover, was widely criticised.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 13

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? The team lost its first two ___ it won the championship.

• A. matches, nevertheless,
• B. matches; nevertheless
• C. matches; nevertheless,
• D. matches nevertheless

Question 14

Is this sentence correct in formal written English (SAT/ACT style)? The bridge was old and unsafe; therefore, it was closed for repairs.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 15

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? Some critics praised the film. ___ found it slow.

• A. Others however
• B. Others, however,
• C. Others, however;
• D. Others; however,

Question 16

Is this sentence correct in formal written English (SAT/ACT style)? The experiment was repeated three times; however, the results remained the same.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect