conjunctions

1. A conjunction is a part of speech that joins together two words, two phrases, or

• two clauses

• two paragraphs

2. Which of these words is a conjunction?

• the

• and

3. Which list contains other common conjunctions?

• on, in, above, beside

• but, or, because, so

4. "We'll go swimming if it isn't too cold." Which is the conjunction?

• if

• it

5. "My sister likes pop music but I like jazz." The conjunction joins

• two words

• two clauses

6. I'll be busy on Monday and Tuesday, but I'm free on Wednesday." The first conjunction joins

• two words

• two clauses

7. Which of the following words are coordinating conjunctions?

• so

• because

• but

• or

8. Choose the conjunction that fits best in this sentence.

Will you drive me to work,_________ should I ask Mara to take me?

• but

• nor

• or

9. I bought you a cookie,_________ I ate it on the way home.

• but

• and

• or

10. Complete the sentence with a coordinating conjunction that makes sense.

Ana baked a banana bread,______ she gave some to her neighbor.

• so

• but

• for

• and