Coordinating and Subordinating Conjunctions

Coordinating and Subordinating Conjunctions

English 5

Multiple Choice

Identify the SUBORDINATING conjunction in the following sentence.

Mom told me to finish my chores before I go outside.

• finish

• told

• before

• after

Multiple Choice

The word "because" serves as what type of conjunction as used in the following sentence?

The audience became very informed about ocean pollution because the researcher used friendly language and accurate information.

• subordinating

• coordinating

Multiple Choice

The word "after" serves as what type of conjunction as used in the following sentence?

The project was ready to begin after all of the research was verified as credible and valid.

• subordinating

• coordinating

Multiple Choice

The word "but" serves as what type of conjunction as used in the following sentence?

The research topic was a bit mature, but the teacher felt that her student could handle it.

• subordinating

• coordinating

Multiple Choice

The word "for" serves as what type of conjunction as used in the following sentence?

The students' research projects were very informing, for they took their time during the process and used reliable sources.

• subordinating

• coordinating

Multiple Choice

The word "since" serves as what type of conjunction as used in the following sentence?

Since the students arrived to class without their supplies, the teacher was unable to continue the fun project.

• subordinating

• coordinating

Multiple Choice

Identify the SUBORDINATING conjunction in the following sentence.

Since Alice used notes to study for her upcoming quiz, she felt quite confident that she would do well.

• since

• quite

• do

• used

Multiple Choice

Identify the COORDINATING conjunction in the following sentence.

The acronym FANBOYS can be used to remember coordinating conjunctions, yet students sometimes forget to use this strategy,

• to

• can

• yet

• be

Multiple Choice

Identify the SUBORDINATING conjunction in the following sentence.

The sky became dark when the storm began to roll in.

• when

• while

• so

• became

Multiple Choice

Identify the SUBORDINATING conjunction in the following sentence.

We can build a life-size snowman if it snows this weekend!

• can

• if

• this

• build

Multiple Choice

Identify the COORDINATING conjunction in the following sentence.

We went to the party, but we forgot to bring a gift.

• because

• bring

• went

• but

Multiple Choice

Identify the COORDINATING conjunction in the following sentence.

Janice will sing at the dance, or Katie will win the whole thing.

• or

• nor

• for

• at

Multiple Choice

Identify the SUBORDINATING conjunction in the following sentence.

The term SWABI can be used to remember a few subordinating conjunctions when you forget what subordinating conjunctions are.

• yet

• be

• when

• for