Which sentence contains a conjunction error?

A) I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.

B) She likes both apples and oranges.

C) He is not only smart but also very kind.

D) I will either call you or text you later.

Identify the sentence with the correct conjunction usage.

B) She is tired, so she went to bed early.

A) I like pizza, and I don't like pasta.

C) He wanted to go swimming, or it was too cold.

D) They went to the park, but it was closed.

Choose the sentence that needs a conjunction correction.

A) We can go to the beach or the mountains.

B) She is both intelligent and hardworking.

C) I wanted to go, but I was too tired.

D) He is not only talented but also humble.

Which sentence is incorrect due to conjunction usage?

C) He likes to read, and he enjoys writing.

B) She is not only a teacher but also a writer.

D) I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.

Select the sentence with a conjunction error.

D) We can go to the beach or the mountains.

A) She is both a singer and a dancer.

B) I wanted to go, but I was too tired.

C) He is not only smart but also very kind.

Which sentence uses conjunctions correctly?

A) I like both apples and oranges.

B) She is tired, so she went to bed early.

C) He wanted to go swimming, or it was too cold.

D) They went to the park, but it was closed.

Identify the sentence with a conjunction error.

C) He likes to read, and he enjoys writing.

B) She is not only a teacher but also a writer.

D) I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.

Choose the sentence that needs a conjunction correction.

A) We can go to the beach or the mountains.

B) She is both intelligent and hardworking.

C) I wanted to go, but I was too tired.

D) He is not only talented but also humble.

Which sentence contains a conjunction error?

A) I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.

B) She likes both apples and oranges.

C) He is not only smart but also very kind.

D) I will either call you or text you later.

Select the sentence with a conjunction error.

D) We can go to the beach or the mountains.

A) She is both a singer and a dancer.

B) I wanted to go, but I was too tired.

C) He is not only smart but also very kind.

Which sentence is incorrect due to conjunction usage?

C) He likes to read, and he enjoys writing.

B) She is not only a teacher but also a writer.

D) I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.

Conjunction Errors in Sentences

Quiz

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English

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8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

L.5.1E, L.9-10.2A, L.3.1H

+5

Standards-aligned

Sarah Williams

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which compound sentence is correct?

I went to the store, I got chips.

The storm brought heavy rain but, a tornado did the most damage.

I was tired I had to go to school anyways.

Everyone was busy, so I went bowling alone.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

2.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Combine these two sentences using the correct conjunction.
Brooke had a party.
Her best friend couldn't come.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Maribel is an excellent dancer and she knows all of the latest dance moves.

The sentence has no errors.

Put a comma after and.

Put a comma before and.

Put a semicolon before and.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

4.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Fix this sentence:
Bartholomew is smart but he doesn't always say kind words.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which conjunction is needed to make this sentence correct? Dante saved $120 from mowing lawns, _____ he bought a new tablet.

or

but

so

yet

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence is written correctly?

Hamin enjoys playing tennis, and baseball.

The referee blew the whistle, so the soccer game started.

Maria can go to the library or, she can go to the museum.

The students worked hard on their reports so everyone earned an A.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

In order to use FANBOYS, what has to be on both sides of the conjunction?

Sentences

Independent Clauses

Dependent Clauses

Sentence Clauses

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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Conjunction Errors in Sentences

25 questions

Which compound sentence is correct?

Combine these two sentences using the correct conjunction.
Brooke had a party.
Her best friend couldn't come.

Maribel is an excellent dancer and she knows all of the latest dance moves.

Fix this sentence:
Bartholomew is smart but he doesn't always say kind words.

Which conjunction is needed to make this sentence correct? Dante saved $120 from mowing lawns, _____ he bought a new tablet.

Which sentence is written correctly?

In order to use FANBOYS, what has to be on both sides of the conjunction?

When using FANBOYS to join two sentences, "for" can be used just like the word ______.

When using FANBOYS, "and" is used to provide ________ information when the two sentences are closely related.

Which FANBOYS should be used below to join the two independent clauses? Pedro didn't save enough money, ___ he wasn't able to buy the bike he wanted. (hint: cause and effect)

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Conjunction Errors in Sentences

25 questions

Which compound sentence is correct?

Combine these two sentences using the correct conjunction.Brooke had a party.Her best friend couldn't come.

Maribel is an excellent dancer and she knows all of the latest dance moves.

Fix this sentence:Bartholomew is smart but he doesn't always say kind words.

Which conjunction is needed to make this sentence correct? Dante saved $120 from mowing lawns, _____ he bought a new tablet.

Which sentence is written correctly?

In order to use FANBOYS, what has to be on both sides of the conjunction?

When using FANBOYS to join two sentences, "for" can be used just like the word ______.

When using FANBOYS, "and" is used to provide ________ information when the two sentences are closely related.

Which FANBOYS should be used below to join the two independent clauses? Pedro didn't save enough money, ___ he wasn't able to buy the bike he wanted. (hint: cause and effect)

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Combine these two sentences using the correct conjunction.
Brooke had a party.
Her best friend couldn't come.

Fix this sentence:
Bartholomew is smart but he doesn't always say kind words.