Exercise 36.6 Identifying conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs

EXERCISE 36.6

Identify the coordinating, correlative, and subordinating conjunctions as well as the conjunctive adverbs in each of the following sentences. Example:

We used sleeping bags, even though the cabin had sheets and blankets.

Subordinating conjunction: even though

Coordinating conjunction: and

  1. After waiting for an hour and a half, both Jenny and I were disgruntled, so we went home.

    After waiting for an hour and a half, both Jenny and I were disgruntled, so we went home.
    accept_blank_answers: true
    points: 10
    After waiting for an hour and a half, both Jenny and I were disgruntled, so we went home.
  2. The facilities were not only uncomfortable but also dangerous.

    The facilities were not only uncomfortable but also dangerous.
    accept_blank_answers: true
    points: 10
    The facilities were not only uncomfortable but also dangerous.
  3. I usually get a bonus each January; however, sales were down this year, so the company did not give us any extra money.

    I usually get a bonus each January; however, sales were down this year, so the company did not give us any extra money.
    accept_blank_answers: true
    points: 10
    I usually get a bonus each January; however, sales were down this year, so the company did not give us any extra money.
  4. Although I had completed a six-week training regimen of running, swimming, and cycling, I did not feel ready, so I withdrew from the competition.

    Although I had completed a six-week training regimen of running, swimming, and cycling, I did not feel ready, so I withdrew from the competition.
    accept_blank_answers: true
    points: 10
    Although I had completed a six-week training regimen of running, swimming, and cycling, I did not feel ready, so I withdrew from the competition.
  5. Enrique was not qualified for the job because he knew one of the programming languages but not the other; still, the interview encouraged him.

    Enrique was not qualified for the job because he knew one of the programming languages but not the other; still, the interview encouraged him.
    accept_blank_answers: true
    points: 10
    Enrique was not qualified for the job because he knew one of the programming languages but not the other; still, the interview encouraged him.