CONJUNCTIONS & PARALELL STRUCTURES

Choose the sentence that uses coordination correctly.

(a) We worked all night, so we didn't meet our deadline.

(b) We worked all night, yet we didn't meet our deadline.

• a

• b

Choose the sentence that uses coordination correctly.

(a) I drank the coffee, it was bitter.

(b) I drank the coffee, but it was bitter.

• a

• b

Choose the sentence that uses coordination correctly.

(a) Their study group worked hard, so they finished the project early.

(b) Their study group worked hard, that they finished the project early.

• a

• b

Choose the sentence that uses coordination correctly.

(a) The lake was closed due to contamination but people were still walking along the shoreline.

(b) The lake was closed due to contamination, but people were still walking along the shoreline.

• a

• b

Choose the sentence that uses coordination correctly.

(a) Neither my sister nor my parents are here.

(b) Neither my sister nor my parents is here.

• a

• b

Choose the sentence that use parallel structure correctly.

(a) Vicki has improved her writing by learning grammar rules and editing carefully.

(b) Vicki has improved her writing by learning grammar rules, and she edits carefully.

• a

• b

Correct or Incorrect

Ms. Lee is searching for a new job and moving to

a new house at the same time.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Correct or Incorrect

Anton is good at listening to problems, thinking

about them, and always giving good advice.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Correct or Incorrect

My roommate was neither nervous nor relax

the night before the state board exam.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Correct or Incorrect

I will either study painting or sculpture.

• Correct

• Incorrect