Conjunction Junction: Mastering Coordinating and Subordinating Conjunctions

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

• because

• and

• although

• unless

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a subordinating conjunction.

• I want pizza and ice cream.

• She ran quickly, but she missed the bus.

• Because it was raining, the match was postponed.

• He is not only smart but also very kind.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence: "She must finish her homework, or she will not be allowed to go to the concert."

• and

• or

• but

• for

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which sentence correctly uses a subordinating conjunction?

• I like to read books, for they make me smarter.

• He plays the guitar, but he is not in a band.

• If you study hard, you will pass the exam.

• She is both intelligent and beautiful.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the function of a coordinating conjunction?

• To introduce a dependent clause

• To connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal rank

• To express a contrast between two ideas

• To add non-essential information to a sentence

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• for

• nor

• because

• yet

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a coordinating conjunction.

• Although he was tired, he finished his homework.

• She will succeed if she works hard.

• He wanted to go to the movie, but he had to study instead.

• Since it was late, they decided to go home.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence: "After the rain stopped, we went for a walk."

• after

• before

• since

• until

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which sentence correctly uses a coordinating conjunction to join two independent clauses?

• She was hungry, so she made a sandwich.

• Because he was late, he missed the bus.

• If you are not sure, ask for help.

• He studied hard but still failed the test.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the main difference between coordinating and subordinating conjunctions?

• Coordinating conjunctions can only join two words together.

• Subordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses, while coordinating conjunctions join clauses of equal rank.

• Coordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses.

• Subordinating conjunctions are used to add information to the sentence.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E