Conjunctions

Identify the subordinating conjunction ("SWABI") in the sentence.

Pancho Segura should buy a winter coat since it is starting to get cold.

• since

• however

• and

• after

Identify the coordinating conjunction ("FANBOYS") in the sentence.

Kelly Wirtz thought she saw a baby dragon, but then she realized it was just a large lizard.

• therefore

• or

• but

• and

Identify the coordinating conjunction ("FANBOYS") in the sentence.

Either Ava DuVernay will walk the dog this afternoon, or I will have to do it later tonight.

• therefore

• or

• but

• and

Identify the coordinating conjunction ("FANBOYS") in the sentence.

Laurie Hernandez has a clarinet lesson this afternoon, so she can't come to the park with us.

• therefore

• so

• but

• and

Identify the subordinating conjunction ("SWABI") in the sentence.

Logan Ansel got caught in a thunderstorm while he biked home.

• while

• however

• and

• if

If Frida Kahlo doesn't get here soon, we will have to leave for the zoo without her.

• while

• however

• and

• if

Identify the subordinating conjunction ("SWABI") in the sentence.

Ho Feng-Shan wants to stop by the coffee shop after we go to the gym.

• since

• however

• and

• after

Identify the subordinating conjunction ("SWABI") in the sentence.

Osama Al Zoubi is tired because he stayed up late last night playing video games.

• since

• because

• and

• after

I would go to bed now, ______ my homework is not done.

• and

• but

• so

• because

Mariam couldn't buy lunch _______ she had lost her bag.

• because

• so

• but

• and