Conjunctions, Sentence Structure & Contractions Review

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

• since

• although

• for

• because

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'for' because it is a coordinating conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses. The other options ('since', 'although', 'because') are subordinating conjunctions, which introduce dependent clauses.

Independent clauses are a complete thought.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True. Independent clauses express a complete thought and can stand alone as sentences. They contain a subject and a predicate, making the statement clear and understandable.

A _______ conjunction connects two independent clauses or two similar words.

• Subordinating

• Coordinating

• simple

Answer explanation

A coordinating conjunction connects two independent clauses or similar words, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'. This distinguishes it from subordinating conjunctions, which connect dependent clauses.

Which of these is an example of subordinating conjunctions?

• but

• now

• so

• once

Answer explanation

Subordinating conjunctions connect dependent clauses to independent clauses. 'Once' and 'now' are subordinating conjunctions, indicating time, while 'but' and 'so' are coordinating conjunctions.

What type of sentence structure is this? (simple, complex, compound)

"I went outside because it was snowing for the first time."

Answer explanation

The sentence "I went outside because it was snowing for the first time" is complex. It contains an independent clause "I went outside" and a dependent clause "because it was snowing for the first time."

What type of conjunction am i using (coordinating or subordinating)?

"I wanted to go for a walk, for it was a beautiful day."

Answer explanation

The conjunction "for" in the sentence is a coordinating conjunction. It connects two independent clauses: "I wanted to go for a walk" and "it was a beautiful day."

What is the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence?

Answer explanation

A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. The key difference lies in the types of clauses used.

What is my independent clause?

"When the bell rings, I will leave the classroom."

• When the bell rings

• I will leave the classroom.

Answer explanation

The independent clause expresses a complete thought and can stand alone. In the sentence, "I will leave the classroom" is the independent clause, while "When the bell rings" is a dependent clause that cannot stand alone.

What is my dependent clause?

"When the bell rings, I will leave the classroom."

• When the bell rings

• I will leave the classroom.

Answer explanation

The dependent clause in the sentence "When the bell rings, I will leave the classroom" is "When the bell rings". It cannot stand alone and provides a condition for the main clause.

Rewrite this sentence to make it compound: "He loves to cook. He will make time to cook the Christmas dinner."

Answer explanation

To make the sentence compound, combine the two independent clauses using a conjunction: "He loves to cook, and he will make time to cook the Christmas dinner." This maintains the original meaning while creating a compound structure.