Conjunction Challenge

What is the definition of a conjunction?

• A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses.

• A conjunction is a type of punctuation mark.

• A conjunction is a word that emphasizes a point.

• A conjunction is a word that indicates possession.

Identify the correlative conjunctions in the following sentence: 'Either you study hard or you will fail the exam.'

• neither...nor

• both...and

• either...or

• not only...but also

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence: 'I will go to the park if it stops raining.'

• because

• and

• or

• if

Which of the following is a correlative conjunction? a) because b) neither c) although d) while

• b) neither

• d) while

• c) although

• a) because

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction? a) and b) but c) if d) or

• b

• a

• d

• c

Choose the correct correlative conjunction to complete the sentence: '______ the weather is hot, ______ we will go swimming.' a) Although, but b) Either, or c) Neither, nor d) Because, so

• d) Because, so

• c) Neither, nor

• b) Either, or

• a) Although, but

Choose the correct subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence: 'I will go to the store ______ I need to buy some groceries.' a) and b) but c) if d) or

• c

• a

• b

• d

Which type of conjunction is used to join two independent clauses? a) Correlative conjunction b) Subordinating conjunction c) Coordinating conjunction d) None of the above

• b) Subordinating conjunction

• a) Correlative conjunction

• c) Coordinating conjunction

• d) None of the above

Identify the correlative conjunctions in the following sentence: 'Both my sister and my brother enjoy playing soccer.'

• neither...nor

• not only...but also

• either...or

• both...and

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence: 'After I finish my homework, I will watch TV.'

• Before

• While

• Because

• After