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 connects words, phrases, or clauses in a paragraph.

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

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

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction? a) and b) because c) although d) therefore

• b

• c

• a

• d

In the sentence 'I like to play soccer and basketball', what is the coordinating conjunction?

• and

• or

• but

• because

What is a complex sentence?

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains no dependent clauses.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains two independent clauses.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains only one clause.

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction? a) and b) because c) although d) therefore

• d) therefore

• c) although

• a) and

• b) because

In the sentence 'Although it was raining, we went to the park', what is the subordinating conjunction?

• However

• Therefore

• Because

• Although

What is a compound sentence?

• A compound sentence is a sentence that consists of two or more dependent clauses joined together by coordinating conjunctions or punctuation.

• A compound sentence is a sentence that consists of two or more phrases joined together by coordinating conjunctions or punctuation.

• A compound sentence is a sentence that consists of two or more words joined together by coordinating conjunctions or punctuation.

• A compound sentence is a sentence that consists of two or more independent clauses joined together by coordinating conjunctions or punctuation.

Which of the following is a compound conjunction? a) and b) because c) although d) therefore

• c

• d

• b

• a

In the sentence 'I like to read books and my sister likes to watch movies', what is the compound conjunction?

• or

• but

• because

• and

What is a simple sentence?

• A simple sentence is a sentence that consists of multiple independent clauses.

• A simple sentence is a sentence that does not have a subject or a verb.

• A simple sentence is a sentence that is very long and complex.

• A simple sentence is a sentence that consists of only one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.