Conjunction Junction: Mastering the Links in Language

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

• because

• and

• although

• unless

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Identify the subordinate conjunction in the sentence: "She went to the park after she finished her homework."

• after

• went

• she

• to

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Which pair is an example of correlative conjunctions?

• and, but

• either, or

• because, since

• while, when

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Combine the following sentences using a coordinating conjunction: "She likes coffee. She likes tea."

• She likes coffee because she likes tea.

• She likes coffee, but she likes tea.

• She likes coffee, for she likes tea.

• She likes coffee, and she likes tea.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

What function does the conjunction serve in this sentence: "I will go to the beach because it is sunny."

• Lists alternatives

• Adds information

• Shows cause and effect

• Contrasts information

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Create a sentence using a subordinate conjunction.

• I like pizza and burgers.

• Either you start now, or you will be late.

• Because it was raining, the match was postponed.

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

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: "You can have tea or coffee."

• can

• have

• or

• tea

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Which of the following sentences uses a correlative conjunction correctly?

• Both the cat and the dog are sleeping.

• She likes neither ice cream.

• Not only he went to the store but also bought some fruits.

• Either you must stop eating candy, or your teeth will decay.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Identify the subordinate conjunction in the sentence: "Unless you study hard, you will not pass the exam."

• unless

• you

• will

• not

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Combine the following sentences using a subordinate conjunction: "He was tired. He stayed up late."

• He was tired and he stayed up late.

• He stayed up late, so he was tired.

• Because he was tired, he stayed up late.

• Although he was tired, he stayed up late.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B