Which of the following quotes with a conjunctive adverb is punctuated correctly?

A. I consoled myself with the hope that I should one day find a good chance. Meanwhile I would learn to write.

B. I consoled myself with the hope that I should one day find a good chance, meanwhile, I would learn to write.

C. I consoled myself with the hope that I should one day find a good chance and meanwhile I would learn to write.

D. I consoled myself with the hope that I should one day find a good chance. Meanwhile, I would learn to write.

Respuesta :

The quote with a conjunctive adverb that is punctuated correctly is option D. I consoled myself with the hope that I should one day find a good chance. Meanwhile, I would learn to write. The word "meanwhile" is an example of a conjunctive adverb. The word "meanwhile" is already used; therefore, there is no need to use the word "and" because a conjunctive adverb connects two different independent sentences.

Answer:

The Correct Answer is D.)

D. I consoled myself with the hope that I should one day find a good chance. Meanwhile, I would learn to write.

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