Coordinating Conjunctions Quiz

Which coordinating conjunction is used to join two similar ideas or items?

• but

• so

• or

• and

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the coordinating conjunction used to join contrasting ideas or items?

• so

• or

• but

• and

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

When do we use 'or' as a coordinating conjunction?

• To connect cause and effect

• To connect two or more alternatives

• To show contrast between two ideas

• To list items in a series

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the coordinating conjunction used to introduce a negative idea or item?

• and

• or

• so

• but

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

In what context do we use 'for' as a coordinating conjunction?

• to express a condition

• to show contrast

• to indicate a result

• indicating a reason or cause

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Choose the correct coordinating conjunction to complete the sentence: I like tea ___ coffee.

• and

• so

• but

• or

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Select the appropriate coordinating conjunction to complete the sentence: She wanted to go to the party, ___ she was feeling unwell.

• and

• but

• so

• or

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Fill in the blank with the correct coordinating conjunction: You can have cake ___ ice cream for dessert.

• or

• and

• because

• but

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which coordinating conjunction can be used to join two negative ideas or items?

• but

• and

• nor

• or

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Complete the sentence with the right coordinating conjunction: He went to the store ___ bought some groceries.

• but

• or

• and

• so

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E