Conjunctions Quiz

What is a coordinating conjunction?

• A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance in a sentence.

• A coordinating conjunction is a word that modifies words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance in a sentence.

• A coordinating conjunction is a word that separates words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance in a sentence.

• A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses of different importance in a sentence.

Name the seven coordinating conjunctions.

• however

• although

• because

• for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

What is the function of a coordinating conjunction?

• The function of a coordinating conjunction is to modify words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.

• The function of a coordinating conjunction is to emphasize words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.

• The function of a coordinating conjunction is to connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.

• The function of a coordinating conjunction is to separate words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.

What are the three correlative conjunctions?

• either...nor

• both...or

• either...or, neither...nor, both...and

• neither...and

Give an example of a sentence using a coordinating conjunction.

• She is tired, so she is going to bed early.

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

• He likes to swim, yet he is afraid of deep water.

• I wanted to go to the party, but I had to study for my exam.

What is the difference between coordinating and correlative conjunctions?

• Coordinating conjunctions join dependent clauses or words, while correlative conjunctions join independent clauses.

• Coordinating conjunctions join independent clauses or words, while correlative conjunctions join words or groups of words.

• Coordinating conjunctions join words or groups of words, while correlative conjunctions join independent clauses.

• Coordinating conjunctions join dependent clauses or words, while correlative conjunctions join words or groups of words.

What is the purpose of using correlative conjunctions?

• The purpose of using correlative conjunctions is to emphasize one grammatical element over another in a sentence.

• The purpose of using correlative conjunctions is to separate two unequal grammatical elements in a sentence.

• The purpose of using correlative conjunctions is to indicate a cause-and-effect relationship between two grammatical elements in a sentence.

• The purpose of using correlative conjunctions is to join two equal grammatical elements in a sentence.

Provide an example of a sentence using a correlative conjunction.

• I can go to the party instead of staying at home.

• I can either go to the party or stay at home.

• I can go to the party but not stay at home.

• I can go to the party and stay at home.

Can a coordinating conjunction be used to join more than two elements?

• Only in certain cases

• No

• Sometimes

• Yes

What are some common mistakes to avoid when using conjunctions?

• Using the wrong conjunction, using too many conjunctions, and not using parallel structure.

• Using the appropriate conjunction, using too many adverbs, and not using parallel structure.

• Using the correct conjunction, using too few conjunctions, and using parallel structure.

• Using the right conjunction, using too many prepositions, and not using parallel structure.