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?

• and

• but

• or

• so

In the sentence 'I like to play soccer, and my sister likes to swim', what is the coordinating conjunction?

• and

• but

• so

• or

What is the purpose of coordinating conjunctions in compound sentences?

• To separate dependent clauses

• To introduce subordinate clauses

• To connect independent clauses

• To indicate cause and effect

What is the purpose of coordinating conjunctions in complex sentences?

• To separate dependent clauses in a complex sentence.

• To introduce a dependent clause in a complex sentence.

• To indicate a contrast between two ideas in a complex sentence.

• To connect independent clauses in a complex sentence.

Which coordinating conjunction is used to show contrast?

• so

• or

• but

• and

What is a common mistake with coordinating conjunctions?

• Using them to start a sentence without a comma.

• Using them to join a dependent clause with an independent clause without a comma.

• Using them to connect two independent clauses without a comma.

• Using them to end a sentence without a comma.

In the sentence 'I want to go to the party, but I have to study', what is the coordinating conjunction?

• but

• and

• or

• so

What is the difference between coordinating conjunctions and subordinating conjunctions?

• Coordinating conjunctions join independent clauses or words of equal importance, while subordinating conjunctions join dependent clauses to independent clauses.

• Coordinating conjunctions join independent clauses or words of equal importance, while subordinating conjunctions join a dependent clause to an independent clause.

• Coordinating conjunctions join dependent clauses to independent clauses, while subordinating conjunctions join independent clauses or words of equal importance.

• Coordinating conjunctions join dependent clauses to independent clauses, while subordinating conjunctions join dependent clauses to dependent clauses.