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

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

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

Give an example of a coordinating conjunction.

• and

• or

• but

• because

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence: 'I like to play basketball and soccer.'

• and

• or

• but

• because

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence: 'She wanted to go to the party, but she had to study for her exam.'

• and

• but

• or

• so

What is a common mistake when using coordinating conjunctions?

• Using a semicolon before the conjunction when joining two independent clauses.

• Using a period before the conjunction when joining two independent clauses.

• Not using a comma before the conjunction when joining two independent clauses.

• Not using a conjunction when joining two independent clauses.

Give an example of a sentence with two coordinating conjunctions.

• I went to the store, but I forgot to buy milk or bread.

• I went to the store, but I forgot to buy milk and cheese.

• I went to the store, but I forgot to buy milk and eggs.

• I went to the store, but I forgot to buy milk and bread.

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence: 'He is tall, yet he is very agile.'

• yet

• and

• but

• or

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence: 'I will go to the store or I will order online.'

• but

• and

• or

• because

What is the purpose of coordinating conjunctions?

• The purpose of coordinating conjunctions is to introduce new ideas or information in a sentence.

• The purpose of coordinating conjunctions is to connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance in a sentence.

• The purpose of coordinating conjunctions is to emphasize certain words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

• The purpose of coordinating conjunctions is to separate words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

What is a common mistake when using coordinating conjunctions?

• Using them incorrectly or inconsistently

• Using them in the wrong order

• Using them too frequently

• Not using them at all