Coordinating Conjunctions Quiz

He failed the exam _____ he had to repeat the course.

• because

• however

• so

• but

Matt went to the beach, ___ he learned to surf.

• or

• and

• but

• for

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• and

• but

• because

• nor

Choose the correct coordinating conjunction to fill in the blank: "She wanted to go to the park, ___ it was raining."

• and

• but

• or

• for

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence: "We can go to the zoo, or we can visit the museum."

• can

• visit

• or

• we

Which sentence correctly uses a coordinating conjunction?

• She likes to read, for she enjoys learning new things.

• He wanted to play outside because it was sunny.

• They will go swimming and play volleyball.

• I enjoy painting, but not when it's late.

Create a compound sentence using the coordinating conjunction "nor":

• I don't like tea nor coffee.

• She can't dance, nor can she sing.

• He neither likes to run nor to swim.

• They will not go to the beach, nor will they go to the pool.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a coordinating conjunction to combine two independent clauses:

• I wanted to buy the book it was too expensive.

• She was hungry, so she made a sandwich.

• They were tired but they had to continue working.

• Both B and C are correct.

Which of the following sentences does NOT correctly use a coordinating conjunction?

• He tried to call her, but her phone was off.

• They wanted to play soccer, or they could watch a movie.

• She didn't see the sign, for it was too dark.

• We could go for a walk, because the weather is nice.

Fill in the blank with the correct coordinating conjunction: "You can have cake ___ ice cream."

• and

• but

• or

• for