Conjunctions

Complete the sentences with the coordinating conjunctions that make sense.  
You may have soup, _______ you may prefer salad. 

• or
• nor
• and
• yet

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Complete the sentences with the coordinating conjunctions that make sense.  
Alex baked banana bread _____ gave some to her neighbor. 

• so
• but
• for
• and

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

(Because, Before) we get started, let's introduce ourselves. 

• Because
• Before

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

The Clerk made the new keys (while, if) we waited. 

• while
• if

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

(Unless, Although) my cats are lazy, they are affectionate.

• Unless
• Although

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Let's keep driving (if, unless) you would rather stop and eat now. 

• if
• unless

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

We use the acronym “fanboys” to remember _______________________________ conjunctions.

• coordinating 
• subordinating

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Before you go to the bathroom you need to ask permission from the teacher.

• comma needed
• no comma needed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

He was thinking about his grades while he worked hard to pay attention in class.

• comma needed
• no comma needed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Subordinating conjunctions create _______________________________ clauses, and they can not stand alone.

• independent
• dependent

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B