Conjunction Homework

Conjunctions Homework

What is a conjunction? Used to connect words, phrases, or sentences that go together or are alike.

​Some common coordinating conjunctions are and, but, or, and so.

Common Conjunctions

Subordinating Vs Coordinating

It joins two words, two phrases, or two clauses. The two-sentence elements must be the same (they must coordinate) to be joined by this type of conjunction

Coordinating Conjunction

A subordinating conjunction is “a conjunction such as 'because', 'while', 'although', or 'in case' that begins a subordinate clause and connects it to an independent clause or sentence. 

​Subordinating Conjunction

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

• and

• because

• although

• therefore

Multiple Choice

Identify the conjunction in the following sentence: "He likes both chocolate and vanilla ice cream."

• likes

• chocolate

• both

• and

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

•  to join two independent clauses

•  to show contrast between two ideas

• to introduce a dependent clause

• to connect two similar ideas

Multiple Choice

 Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence:

   "I want to go to the movies, but I have to finish my homework."

•  I want

  
  

• to go

•  but

• my homework

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?

•  to join two independent clauses

•  to show contrast between two ideas

•  to introduce a dependent clause

• to connect two similar ideas