Understanding 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.

• She went to the store and bought some bread.

• Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

• I want pizza but not pasta.

• He is tall yet very agile.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the main function of coordinating conjunctions in a sentence?

• To introduce a dependent clause

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

• To express conditions

• To add non-essential information

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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: "If you study hard, you will pass the exam."

• if

• you

• will

• study

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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?

• He likes to play football, for he was a player in high school.

• She must finish her homework before she can watch TV.

• Because he was late, he missed the bus.

• I tried to speak to him, but he did not listen.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Choose the option that contains only subordinating conjunctions.

• and, but, or

• because, although, if

• for, nor, so

• yet, so, but

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

In the sentence "She can't eat ice cream, nor can she drink milk," which coordinating conjunction is used?

• and

• nor

• but

• or

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which of the following sentences uses a subordinating conjunction incorrectly?

• Before he goes to bed, he always reads a book.

• She was happy because she received a good grade.

• And she lived happily ever after.

• If you save your money, you can buy a new game.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence?

• To add emphasis to the main clause

• To introduce a dependent clause

• To contradict the main clause

• To list items or choices

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

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

• can

• have

• or

• tea

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E