Conjunctive Adverbs That Show Concession and Emphasis
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Conjunctive Adverbs That Show Concession and Emphasis" is written for 8th Grade (Ages 13-14), and it covers Common Core L.8.2. A 7th grader who is already steady on punctuation can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
8th grade grammar worksheet: join ideas about a school play with a semicolon, an adverb such as indeed or conversely and a comma. Answer key included. Part of our semicolons, colons and hyphens punctuation collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Start with Semicolon, Colon or Period Between Clauses so students can tell the three marks apart, then move to the adverb and list sheets. Use the lab summary as an editing check at the end.
What students will practice
- Students will choose nevertheless or nonetheless to show concession between two ideas.
- Students will use indeed to add emphasis and conversely to state the reverse situation.
- Students will punctuate each conjunctive adverb with a semicolon before it and a comma after it.
Colons That Introduce an Explanation
Semicolon, Colon or Period Between Clauses
Conjunctive Adverbs in the Middle of a Clause
Semicolons Before Transitional Phrases
Semicolons in Lists With Descriptive Phrases
Semicolons in a Science Lab Summary
Write Sentences With Conjunctive Adverbs From Notes
Semicolons in Lists of Quotations and Sources
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Language · 8th Grade
Standard: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
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FAQ
How do I use this semicolons, colons and hyphens worksheet?
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Start with Semicolon, Colon or Period Between Clauses so students can tell the three marks apart, then move to the adverb and list sheets. Use the lab summary as an editing check at the end.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Join ideas about a school play with a semicolon, an adverb such as indeed or conversely and a comma. Nevertheless and nonetheless show concession (in spite of that), indeed adds emphasis to the first idea and conversely states the reverse situation. The directions on the page read: In each blank, write a semicolon, the conjunctive adverb that fits the two ideas and a comma. Use nevertheless or nonetheless for a concession; either one is correct. An answer key is included.
Can I use this semicolons, colons and hyphens worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 8th grade punctuation, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
How do you punctuate a conjunctive adverb?
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When a conjunctive adverb such as however or therefore joins two complete sentences, put a semicolon before it and a comma after it. When it interrupts the middle of one clause, set it off with a pair of commas. Conjunctive Adverbs in the Middle of a Clause practices both.
When do you use semicolons in a list?
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Use semicolons between list items when the items already contain commas, such as a name followed by a description. The semicolons show where each item ends. Plan and Write Semicolon Lists From a Chart builds these lists from a chart of four festivals.
When does a colon join two clauses?
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A colon can follow a complete sentence when the next words explain or complete it. It should not split a verb from its object or follow the words such as. Semicolon, Colon or Period Between Clauses asks students to choose among the three marks.
When do numbers need hyphens?
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Hyphenate compound numbers such as twenty-one and number phrases before a noun, such as a 12-year-old swimmer or a two-thirds majority. Do not hyphenate when the phrase comes after the noun, as in the swimmer is 12 years old.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 8th Grade |
| Subject | Grammar & Writing |
| Topic | Punctuation |
| Standard | L.8.2 |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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Colons That Introduce an Explanation
Semicolon, Colon or Period Between Clauses
Conjunctive Adverbs in the Middle of a Clause
Semicolons Before Transitional Phrases
Semicolons in Lists With Descriptive Phrases
Semicolons in a Science Lab Summary
Write Sentences With Conjunctive Adverbs From Notes
Semicolons in Lists of Quotations and Sources