Conjunctions Quiz

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

• Nevertheless

• And

• Infact

• In conclusion

Answer explanation

A coordinating conjunction connects grammatically equal items such as two words, two phrases, or two independent clauses.

FANBOYS: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

She wanted to sit, ___ there is no seat available.

Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.

• True

• False

“I want to edd fried eggs and fried rice.” The coordinating conjunction is __________.

1. “I want to go on vacation. I want to rest at home.”

3. Combine the sentences using a coordinating conjunction. 

Choose the subordinating conjunction:

• Nor

• Because

• Yet

• For

Answer explanation

A subordinate conjunction is used to connect a subordinate clause (also called a dependent clause) to an independent clause. A subordinate clause cannot function as a complete sentence on its own.

She stayed there __________ she was shocked about the news.

Subordinating conjunctions join dependent clauses to independent clauses.

• True

• False

“She was crying because her cat just died.”

The subordinating conjunction introduces which clause?

Which pair of words is a correlative conjunction?

• Both...and

• Either...nor

• While...so

• Not...but

Answer explanation

Correlative conjunction always comes in a pair and is used to join grammatically equal elements in a sentence.