Conjunctions Quiz

What is a coordinating conjunction?

• 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 paragraph.

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

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

Name the seven coordinating conjunctions.

• although

• because

• since

• for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

What is the function of a coordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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

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

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

• The function of a coordinating conjunction in a sentence is to introduce words, phrases, or clauses.

Give an example of a sentence using a coordinating conjunction.

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

• I wanted to go to the party, therefore I skipped studying for my exam.

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

• I wanted to go to the party, so I called my friends.

What are the three most commonly used coordinating conjunctions?

• and, but, or

• however

• therefore

• because

What is a conjunction in a simple sentence?

• A conjunction is a type of punctuation mark.

• A conjunction is a word that adds emphasis to a sentence.

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

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

What is the purpose of using a conjunction in a simple sentence?

• To emphasize a particular word or phrase.

• To separate words, phrases, or clauses.

• To indicate a contrast between two ideas.

• To join words, phrases, or clauses together.

Give an example of a simple sentence using a conjunction.

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

• I went to the store and bought some groceries.

• I went to the store or bought some groceries.

• I went to the store but didn't buy anything.

What are the different types of conjunctions in simple sentences?

• adverbial conjunctions, prepositional conjunctions, and interjectional conjunctions

• coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, and correlative conjunctions

• subjective conjunctions, objective conjunctions, and possessive conjunctions

• coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, and correlative conjunctions

What is the difference between a coordinating conjunction and a conjunction in a simple sentence?

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

• A coordinating conjunction is used to join words, while a conjunction is used to join phrases or clauses.

• A coordinating conjunction is used to join independent clauses, while a conjunction is used to join dependent clauses.

• A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses of unequal importance in a sentence, while a conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.