Coordinating, Subordinating, and Correlative Conjunctions

Add the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction to the following sentences. Hint: if using a subordinating conjunction at the beginning of a sentence, the sentence will include a comma.

The volcano showed signs of being active, __________ some people refused to leave their homes.

• and

• because

• or

• yet

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

__________Maria worked in the garden, she walked her dog.

• After

• Because

• If

• Where

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.6

We can play a game, __________ we can paint a picture.

• but

• or

• so

• while

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CCSS.L.6.4A

Tommy would take Ann to the bus, __________ that would make him late for work.

• because

• but

• since

• while

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5B

__________ Craig already had his ticket, he still had to wait in line to see the movie.

• Although

• Because

• Unless

• Yet

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CCSS.L.6.4A

What are the correlative conjunctions in the sentence below?

Not only was Pam late for school, but she also left her lunchbox in her dad's car.

• was, but

• not, but

• not only, but also

• was, also

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What are the correlative conjunctions in the sentence below?

Neither you nor Scott need to retake the test.

• neither, nor

• neither, you

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Use a correlative conjunction to complete the following sentence:

She is ____________ intelligent __________ hardworking

• either...or

• neither.....nor

• not only.......but also

• nor......or

_____ Alex _____ Carlos applied for the job.

• Whether ... or

• Both … and

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CCSS.L.6.5B

I found _____ my homework _____ my textbook under my bed.

• both ... and

• whether ... or

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CCSS.L.6.6