Conjunctions Quiz

What is the main function of conjunctions in a sentence?

• To replace nouns

• To modify or describe action verbs

• To join ideas within and across sentences

• To show relationships between words

What does the Latin root "-junc" in "conjunction" mean?

• Separate

• Write

• Join

• Read

What are the coordinating conjunctions remembered by the acronym BOYFANS?

• Because, although, since

• However, therefore, meanwhile

• But, or, yet, for, and, nor, so

• Whether, rather than, whereas

Which sentence correctly uses a coordinating conjunction?

• Although I was late, I still made it to the meeting.

• Since it was raining, we stayed inside.

• I wanted to go to the beach, but it started raining.

• Wherever we go, we always have fun.

Which coordinating conjunction shows contrast?

• And

• So

• But

• For

Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: "Maja enjoys swimming, yet she does not like cold water."

• Enjoys

• Swimming

• Yet

• Water

What is the function of a subordinating conjunction?

• To connect two independent clauses

• To introduce a dependent clause and connect it to an independent clause

• To replace a pronoun

• To form a compound sentence

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

• An

• Or

• Because

• This

What are paired conjunctions used for?

• To join two independent clauses

• To connect two related words, phrases, or sentences

• To show relationships between words

• To end a sentence

Which sentence correctly uses a paired conjunction?

• We will stay here if it rains.

• Although it was late, we continued studying.

• Not only does she sing, but she also dances.

• Since we were tired, we went home.