Coordinating Conjunctions and Compound Sentences

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence: The sun was shining, and the birds were singing.

• but

• because

• and

• or

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction? and / because / although / since

• d) since

• c) although

• b) because

• a) and

What is the function of a coordinating conjunction in a sentence?

• Modify adjectives

• Separate independent clauses

• Connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance

• Introduce a dependent clause

Use a coordinating conjunction to combine the following two sentences: I like to read. I enjoy writing.

• I like to read and I enjoy writing.

• I like to read or I enjoy writing.

• I like to read but I enjoy writing.

• I like to read so I enjoy writing.

Create a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction and the given words: dogs, cats, and rabbits.

• Dogs, cats, and rabbits are not popular pets.

• Dogs, cats, and rabbits is a strange combination, but delicious.

• Dogs, cats, and rabbits are all popular pets, but tigers are the best.

• Dogs, cats, and rabbits are all wild animals, so buy one.

Name the most common coordinating conjunction.

• and

• for

• yet

• nor

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence: I wanted to go to the party, but I had too much homework.

• but

• because

• and

• or

Which of the following sentences uses a coordinating conjunction correctly? a) She is tired, so she will take a nap. b) He is hungry, because he ate lunch. c) They went to the beach, however it was raining. d) I like to swim, for I am afraid of water.

• c) They went to the beach, however it was raining.

• a) She is tired, so she will take a nap.

• d) I like to swim, for I am afraid of water.

• b) He is hungry, because he ate lunch.

Which of the following sentences does not use a coordinating conjunction correctly? a) I like to swim, but I am afraid of water. b) She is tired, so she will take a nap. c) They went to the beach, and it was raining. d) He is hungry, because he ate lunch.

• a) I like to swim, but I am afraid of water.

• b) She is tired, so she will take a nap.

• c) They went to the beach, and it was raining.

• d) He is hungry, because he ate lunch.

Use a coordinating conjunction to combine the following two sentences: I love to dance. I hate to sing.

• I love to dance and I hate to sing.

• I love to dance, or I hate to sing.

• I love to dance, but I hate to sing.

• I love to dance so I hate to sing.