Conjunctions Quiz

What is a coordinating conjunction?

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

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

• A coordinating conjunction is a word that introduces subordinate clauses.

• A coordinating conjunction is a word that emphasizes differences between words, phrases, or clauses.

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Give an example of a coordinating conjunction.

• but

• or

• and

• because

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Explain the role of subordinating conjunctions in a sentence.

• Subordinating conjunctions separate nouns and verbs in a sentence.

• Subordinating conjunctions are only used in compound sentences.

• Subordinating conjunctions connect dependent and independent clauses in a sentence.

• Subordinating conjunctions are used to emphasize the main idea of a sentence.

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Provide an example of a subordinating conjunction.

• since

• because

• before

• although

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

What are correlative conjunctions?

• Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that work together to coordinate two items of equal importance within a sentence.

• Correlative conjunctions are words that express a condition.

• Correlative conjunctions are used to join independent clauses.

• Correlative conjunctions are only used in complex sentences.

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Give an example of a correlative conjunction pair.

• not only...but also

• neither...nor

• either...or

• both...and

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

How are conjunctions used in compound sentences?

• Conjunctions are used in compound sentences to connect two independent clauses.

• Conjunctions are used in compound sentences to end a sentence.

• Conjunctions are used in compound sentences to separate nouns.

• Conjunctions are used in compound sentences to introduce dependent clauses.

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Provide a sample compound sentence using a conjunction.

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

• She likes ice cream, so she ate a burger.

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

• He studied hard, yet he failed the exam.

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

In what way do conjunctions enhance complex sentences?

• Conjunctions connect different parts of a sentence to create more complex and cohesive structures.

• Conjunctions are unnecessary in creating complex sentences

• Conjunctions limit the expressiveness of complex sentences

• Conjunctions separate different parts of a sentence to create more complexity

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.2.1F

Create a complex sentence using a conjunction.

• She likes ice cream, because it's cold.

• They studied hard, so they failed the exam.

• He went to the store, and it was sunny.

• She wanted to go to the beach, but it was raining heavily.

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.2.1F