Mastering Conjunctions

What is the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'?

• but

• so

• and

• or

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go hiking.'

• Because

• Although

• Since

• When

Combine the sentences: 'She loves to read. She also enjoys writing.' using a coordinating conjunction.

• She loves to read, and she also enjoys writing.

• She loves to read but she enjoys writing.

• She loves reading and writing.

• She enjoys reading, or she loves to write.

Create a complex sentence using the subordinating conjunction 'because'.

• I read a book because I was hungry.

• I went outside because it was sunny.

• I cooked dinner because I was tired.

• I stayed home because it was raining.

Use a conjunction to clarify the following: 'He is a good student. He studies hard.'

• He is a good student; he studies hard.

• He studies hard or he is a good student.

• He is a good student but he studies hard.

• He is a good student and he studies hard.

Differentiate between the coordinating conjunctions 'and' and 'but' with examples.

• 'And' is used to show contrast, while 'but' adds information.

• 'And' is used to indicate a choice, while 'but' is used to emphasize agreement.

• 'And' is used to add information, while 'but' is used to show contrast.

• 'And' connects similar ideas, while 'but' connects unrelated ideas.

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

• The sun was shining and the birds were singing.

• The sun and birds were both singing.

• The sun shone while the birds sang.

• The sun was shining but the birds were singing.

Identify the type of conjunction in this sentence: 'If you study hard, you will pass the exam.'

• subordinating conjunction

• conjunctive adverb

• coordinating conjunction

• correlative conjunction

Create a sentence using both a coordinating and a subordinating conjunction.

• I will go to the park and it is sunny.

• He finished his homework, so he can play outside.

• She likes to read books because they are interesting.

• I went to the store because it was raining, and I needed to buy groceries.

What is the role of conjunctions in sentence structure?

• Conjunctions serve as punctuation marks in writing.

• Conjunctions are used to create new words in a sentence.

• Conjunctions play a crucial role in linking elements within a sentence, facilitating the flow of ideas.

• Conjunctions are primarily used to end sentences.