Mastering Conjunctions in Grade 8

What are the three types of conjunctions?

• Correlative, conjunctive, and compound conjunctions.

• Subordinating, coordinating, and dependent conjunctions.

• Coordinating, contrasting, and correlative conjunctions.

• Coordinating, subordinating, and correlative conjunctions.

Identify the conjunction in the following sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

• or

• and

• so

• but

Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence: 'She can either stay home ___ go to the party.'

• and

• or

• but

• so

Combine the following sentences using a conjunction: 'I like to read. I also enjoy writing.'

• I like to read and I also enjoy writing.

• I like to read, I also enjoy writing.

• I enjoy reading or writing.

• I like reading but I dislike writing.

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction? (a) although (b) and (c) because

• unless

• and

• but

• or

Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction: 'He studied hard, ___ he passed the exam.'

• because

• but

• so

• or

Identify the conjunction in this sentence: 'Although it was late, we decided to continue our game.'

• However

• Since

• Because

• Although

Combine these sentences: 'The sun was shining. The birds were singing.'

• The sun was shining but the birds were singing.

• The sun was shining and the birds were singing.

• The sun was shining or the birds were singing.

• The sun shone while the birds sang.

What punctuation is needed before the conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to go, but I was too tired.'?

• a comma

• a period

• a semicolon

• no punctuation

Choose the correct conjunction: 'You can have tea ___ coffee.'

• and

• but

• nor

• or