Coordinating Conjunctions Quiz

What is the definition of coordinating conjunctions?

• Words that connect words, phrases, or clauses of unequal importance in a sentence.

• Words that separate words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

• Words that modify words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

• Words that connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance in a sentence.

Give an example of a coordinating conjunction.

• but

• and

• or

• so

Which coordinating conjunction is used to join two independent clauses?

• or

• and

• so

• but

What is a compound sentence?

• A compound sentence is a sentence that consists of two or more independent clauses joined together by coordinating conjunctions or punctuation.

• A compound sentence is a sentence that consists of two or more dependent clauses joined together by coordinating conjunctions or punctuation.

• A compound sentence is a sentence that consists of a dependent clause and an independent clause.

• A compound sentence is a sentence that consists of a subject and a predicate.

How are coordinating conjunctions used in compound sentences?

• To connect a dependent clause with an independent clause in a compound sentence.

• To introduce a dependent clause in a compound sentence.

• To join two independent clauses in a compound sentence.

• To separate two independent clauses in a compound sentence.

Give an example of a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction.

• I went to the store, but I forgot my wallet.

• I went to the store, so I could buy some clothes.

• I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store, yet I didn't find what I was looking for.

What is a complex sentence?

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains only dependent clauses.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains two independent clauses.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains a subject and a predicate.

How are coordinating conjunctions used in complex sentences?

• Coordinating conjunctions are used to join two independent clauses together or to join words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.

• Coordinating conjunctions are used to join words, phrases, or clauses of unequal importance.

• Coordinating conjunctions are used to separate independent clauses.

• Coordinating conjunctions are used to join two dependent clauses together.

Give an example of a complex sentence using a coordinating conjunction.

• I went to the store, yet my friend stayed at home.

• I went to the store, but my friend stayed at home.

• I went to the store, so my friend stayed at home.

• I went to the store, and my friend stayed at home.

Which coordinating conjunction is used to show contrast?

• and

• or

• so

• but