Grammar Quiz Module 3, Week 2 - Conjunctions

Which coordinating conjunction would you use to combine the following sentences?

Do you want to order pizza? Should I make spaghetti?

• and

• but

• or

• so

Which coordinating conjunction would you use to combine the following sentences?

I wanted to play outside. My mom said I have to do my homework first.

• and

• but

• or

• for

Which coordinating conjunction should you use to connect the following sentences?

Iris loves fantasy books. She also likes mystery books.

• and

• for

• but

• nor

What is the best way to combine these sentences?

There are many kinds of forests in the world. Tropical rain forests are the most fascinating.

• There are many kinds of forests in the world, but tropical rain forests are the most fascinating.

• There are many kinds of forests in the world, for tropical rain forests are the most fascinating.

• There are many kinds of forests in the world, or tropical rain forests are the most fascinating.

• There are many kinds of forests in the world, so tropical rain forests are the most fascinating.

What is the best way to combine these sentences?

Hanukkah is an upcoming holiday. Christmas is too.

• Hanukkah is an upcoming holiday, or Christmas is too.

• Hanukkah is an upcoming holiday, for Christmas is too.

• Hanukkah is an upcoming holiday, and Christmas is too.

• Hanukkah is an upcoming holiday, Christmas is too.

Which word is the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence?

While I was studying, I made flashcards.

• made

• was

• I

• While

Which subordinating conjunction would fit best in this complex sentence?

________ Maria took her test, her father helped her study.

• Because

• Before

• If

• Where

Select the correct punctuation for the following sentence.

After falling down the stairs she held tight to the railing.

• comma needed after "after"

• no comma needed

• comma needed after "stairs"

• comma needed after "falling"

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• Since I finished my homework, I watched the late movie.

• Since I finished my homework. I watched the late movie.

• Since I finished my homework I watched the late movie.

• Since I finished, my homework I watched the late movie.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• When I go to the dentist I like getting a free toothbrush.

• When I go to the dentist, I like getting a free toothbrush.

• When, I go to the dentist I like getting a free toothbrush.

• When I go to the dentist I like getting, a free toothbrush.