✏️ Grammar & Conventions: Semicolons with Transitions (Grade 10)

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Use semicolons with conjunctive adverbs (however, therefore, moreover).

1. Punctuate correctly: He trained daily consequently he won.

2. Punctuate correctly: The test was hard however I was prepared.

3. Punctuate correctly: The plan was risky moreover it was expensive.

4. Punctuate correctly: We were late nevertheless we finished.

Answer key: 1) He trained daily; consequently, he won. · 2) The test was hard; however, I was prepared. · 3) The plan was risky; moreover, it was expensive. · 4) We were late; nevertheless, we finished.

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Free Grade 10 English worksheet (Common Core L.9-10.2.a): use semicolons with conjunctive adverbs (however, therefore, moreover). Skill: Use semicolons with conjunctive adverbs (however, therefore, moreover). Level: Grade 10 — also suits Year 11 (UK).

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CCSS L.9-10.2.a: Use a semicolon to link two or more closely related independent clauses
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