Conjunctions: Identify and Use

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence: "I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining."

• wanted

• but

• started

• raining

Answer explanation

The coordinating conjunction in the sentence is "but". It connects two independent clauses: "I wanted to go for a walk" and "it started raining", indicating a contrast between the two ideas.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

• and

• because

• or

• yet

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'because', which is a subordinating conjunction used to connect a dependent clause to an independent clause. The other options ('and', 'or', 'yet') are coordinating conjunctions.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a coordinating conjunction.

• I will go to the store because I need milk.

• She was tired, so she went to bed early.

• Although it was late, he continued working.

• If you study hard, you will pass the test.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'She was tired, so she went to bed early.' because 'so' is a coordinating conjunction that connects two independent clauses. The other options use subordinating conjunctions, not coordinating ones.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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

• it

• was

• although

• decided

Answer explanation

The subordinating conjunction in the sentence is "although". It introduces the dependent clause "Although it was raining" and shows the relationship between the two clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which sentence uses a subordinating conjunction correctly?

• I like apples, and oranges.

• She sings well, but she is shy.

• We will go to the park if it stops raining.

• He is tall, or he is strong.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'We will go to the park if it stops raining.' because 'if' is a subordinating conjunction that introduces a dependent clause, linking it to the independent clause.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence: "You can have tea or coffee with your breakfast."

• can

• have

• or

• with

Answer explanation

The coordinating conjunction in the sentence is "or". It connects the two options, tea and coffee, indicating a choice between them.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

• although

• since

• yet

• because

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'yet' because it is a coordinating conjunction that connects words, phrases, or clauses. The other options ('although', 'since', 'because') are subordinating conjunctions, which introduce dependent clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a subordinating conjunction.

• I will call you, and we can meet.

• She was late, so she missed the bus.

• He stayed home because he was sick.

• They went to the beach, but it was cold.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'He stayed home because he was sick.' because 'because' is a subordinating conjunction that introduces a dependent clause, explaining the reason for staying home.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence: "We will start the meeting after everyone arrives."

• will

• start

• after

• arrives

Answer explanation

The subordinating conjunction in the sentence is 'after', as it introduces the dependent clause 'after everyone arrives', indicating the time when the meeting will start.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which sentence uses a coordinating conjunction correctly?

• She is smart, because she studies hard.

• I want to play, but I have homework.

• He is tired, although he keeps working.

• If it rains, we will stay inside.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'I want to play, but I have homework.' because 'but' is a coordinating conjunction that connects two independent clauses. The other sentences use subordinating conjunctions or are not structured correctly.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E