Understanding French Coordinating Conjunctions

What is the definition of a coordinating conjunction in French?

• A word that connects clauses of unequal importance

• A word that connects clauses of equal importance

• A word that introduces a subordinate clause

• A word that modifies a noun

Which of the following is a common French coordinating conjunction?

• Parce que

• Mais

• Lorsque

• Si

Which coordinating conjunction would you use to express contrast in French?

• Et

• Ou

• Mais

• Donc

Choose the correct coordinating conjunction to complete the sentence: "Il aime le chocolat, ___ il n'aime pas les bonbons."

• et

• ou

• mais

• donc

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a coordinating conjunction?

• Il est grand, mais il est fort.

• Il est grand, parce qu'il est fort.

• Il est grand, lorsque il est fort.

• Il est grand, si il est fort.

What is the function of the coordinating conjunction "et" in French?

• To show contrast

• To add information

• To show cause

• To show condition

Which coordinating conjunction would you use to offer a choice in French?

• Et

• Ou

• Mais

• Donc

Complete the sentence with the correct coordinating conjunction: "Il fait froid, ___ je mets un manteau."

• et

• ou

• mais

• donc

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction in French?

• Car

• Ni

• Puisque

• Donc

In the sentence "Il est intelligent, ___ il est paresseux," which conjunction best fits?

• et

• ou

• mais

• donc