Coordinating and Subordinating Conjuctions

A ___________________________ is a word that joins two words or two groups of words together.

• conjunction

• helping/linking verb

• interjection

• contraction

Answer explanation

A conjunction is a word that connects two words or groups of words, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'. This makes 'conjunction' the correct answer, as it specifically serves the purpose of joining elements in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

TRUE or FALSE. An independent clause can stand alone and is a complete sentence.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

TRUE or FALSE. A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Add the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction to the following sentences. Hint: if using a subordinating conjunction at the beginning of a sentence, the sentence will include a comma.

The volcano showed signs of being active, __________ some people refused to leave their homes.

• and

• because

• or

• yet

Answer explanation

The correct conjunction is 'yet' because it indicates a contrast between the volcano's activity and the people's decision to stay. The sentence suggests that despite the danger, some people still chose not to evacuate.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

__________Maria worked in the garden, she walked her dog.

• After

• Because

• If

• Where

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'After' because it indicates that Maria walked her dog following her work in the garden, establishing a clear sequence of events.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

We can play a game, __________ we can paint a picture.

• but

• or

• so

• while

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'or' because it presents an alternative action. The sentence suggests that we can either play a game or paint a picture, indicating two different options.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Tommy would take Ann to the bus, __________ that would make him late for work.

• because

• but

• since

• while

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'but' because it indicates a contrast. Tommy would take Ann to the bus, which is a positive action, but it leads to him being late for work, presenting a conflict.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

__________ Craig already had his ticket, he still had to wait in line to see the movie.

• Although

• Because

• Unless

• Yet

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Although' because it introduces a contrast. It indicates that despite having his ticket, Craig still had to wait in line, highlighting an unexpected situation.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

I wanted to learn about stars, __________ I did some research at the library.

• but

• or

• so

• yet

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'so' because it indicates a cause-and-effect relationship. The speaker wanted to learn about stars, and as a result, they did research at the library.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Julie took an umbrella to school __________ it looked like it might rain.

• although

• because

• but

• so

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'because' as it indicates the reason Julie took an umbrella. The phrase suggests she anticipated rain, making 'because' the logical connector for her action.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E