Mastering Conjunctions

What is a conjunction?

• A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences.

• A conjunction is a word that describes an action.

• A conjunction is a synonym for a noun.

• A conjunction is a type of punctuation.

Identify the conjunction in this sentence: I want to go to the park, but it is raining.

• or

• but

• and

• so

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction? (a) although (b) and (c) because

• but

• if

• unless

• and

Fill in the blank: She likes to read, _____ she doesn't have much time.

• but

• because

• so

• and

Choose the correct conjunction: I will go to the party _____ I finish my homework.

• unless

• after

• while

• before

What type of conjunction connects two independent clauses?

• Subordinating conjunction

• Correlative conjunction

• Conjunctive adverb

• Coordinating conjunction

True or False: 'Neither...nor' is a type of correlative conjunction.

• True or False: 'Although' is a type of correlative conjunction.

• True or False: 'Either...or' is a type of correlative conjunction.

• True or False: 'But' is a type of correlative conjunction.

• True

Which conjunction would best complete this sentence: He is smart, _____ he is also very lazy.

• and

• but

• or

• so

Identify the pair of correlative conjunctions: (a) either...or (b) and...but (c) so...that

• whether...or

• but...and

• neither...nor

• either...or

What is the function of subordinating conjunctions in a sentence?

• They indicate the tense of the verb.

• They connect two independent clauses.

• They introduce dependent clauses and show the relationship to the main clause.

• They replace nouns in a sentence.