Coordinating and Subordinating Conjunctions

Coordinating and Subordinating Conjunctions

A coordinating conjunction joins words that are equally important in a sentence.

Example: The pelican ate a fish and flew away.

Multiple Choice

What is the coordinating conjunction in this sentence?

Connor likes to play soccer, but I think Alyssa like is even more.

• to

• but

• even

• it

Multiple Choice

What is the coordinating conjunction in this sentence?

Sadie and Sarah missed the bus.

• missed

• the

• and

• bus

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• for

• yet

• whether

• nor

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank:

Andy plays the violin well, ____ the trumpet is his favorite instrument.

• so

• but

• yet

• for

Multiple Choice

What is the acronym we use for coordinating conjunctions?

• FANBOYS

• FANGIRLS

• COMMA

• MINTS

A subordinating conjunction joins words, but also shows a relationship between the words.

Example: The sky became dark because a storm was rolling in.

Subordinating Conjunction Examples:

• I went to bed when the sun went down.

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

• Once I finish my homework, I can go to my friend's house.

• After you pass the test, you can get your driver's license.

Multiple Choice

Identify the subordinating conjunction.

Please zip up your coat because it is cold outside!

• Please

• zip up

• because

Multiple Choice

Identify the subordinating conjunction.

Before you answer, hear what I have to say first.

• Before

• hear

• have to

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.

You can't use this computer ___ you work here.

• unless

• wherever

• than

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.

___ you are here, you can water the plants.

• Where

• Since

• So that

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.

___ you are interested, look at my new bike.

• If

• Wherever

• Than