Conjunctions Quiz

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

• Because

• After

• Both

• And

What is the purpose of coordinating conjunctions?

• To connect two items

• To connect items in a series

• To connect two main clauses

• To connect a subordinate clause

Which coordinating conjunction can be used to show a contrast or exception?

• For

• And

• But

• Or

When connecting two items that are not independent clauses, should you use a comma?

• Yes

• No

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

• Both

• Neither

• Either

• When

What is the function of subordinating conjunctions?

• To connect two main clauses

• To connect items in a series

• To introduce subordinate clauses

• To conclude a main clause

Which subordinating conjunction is used to introduce a subordinate clause that indicates time?

• After

• Before

• Because

• As

When a subordinate clause comes first, should you use a comma to separate it from the main clause?

• Yes

• No

Which of the following is a correlative conjunction?

• Also

• Neither

• However

• Nonetheless

What is the purpose of correlative conjunctions?

• To connect two main clauses

• To connect items in a series

• To link words, phrases, and clauses

• To introduce subordinate clauses