Conjunction Quiz

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence: The sun was shining, and the birds were singing.

• because

• but

• and

• or

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence: I wanted to go to the party, but I had too much homework.

• so

• or

• but

• and

Use a subordinating conjunction to combine these two sentences: I will go to the store. I need to buy some groceries.

• I will go to the store so that I need to buy some groceries.

• I will go to the store because I need to buy some groceries.

• I will go to the store and I need to buy some groceries.

• I will go to the store if I need to buy some groceries.

Use a subordinating conjunction to combine these two sentences: She loves to dance. She feels happy when she dances.

• She feels happy when she dances.

• She feels happy when she eats.

• She feels happy when she sings.

• She loves to dance.

Differentiate between the correlative conjunctions in the following sentences: Either you finish your homework, or you will not go out to play.

• neither...nor

• if...then

• both...and

• either...or

Differentiate between the correlative conjunctions in the following sentences: Both the cat and the dog were adopted from the shelter.

• not only...but also

• either...or

• both...and

• neither...nor

Create a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction: I like to read books. I also enjoy watching movies.

• I like to read books, so I also enjoy watching movies.

• I like to read books, but I also enjoy watching movies.

• I like to read books, therefore I also enjoy watching movies.

• I like to read books, and I also enjoy watching movies.

Create a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction: She is very talented. She is also very humble.

• She is very talented, so she is also very humble.

• She is very talented, but she is also very humble.

• She is very talented, because she is also very humble.

• She is very talented, and she is also very humble.

Use a conjunction to combine the following clauses: I will study for the test. I will also review my notes.

• I will study for the test nor review my notes.

• I will study for the test or review my notes.

• I will study for the test but also review my notes.

• I will study for the test and also review my notes.

Use a conjunction to combine the following clauses: The sun was shining. The birds were singing.

• The sun was shining and the birds were singing.

• The sun was shining or the birds were singing.

• The sun was shining but the birds were singing.

• The sun was shining so the birds were singing.