Lesson 4: Conjunctions

What type of conjunction is being used in the sentence below?

I will donate my savings if it helps those in need.

• coordinating

• subordinating

• correlative

What type of conjunction is being used in the sentence below?

The choir practiced daily, yet they still found time for reflection.

• coordinating

• subordinating

• correlative

What type of conjunction is being used in the sentence below?

We attended the Ash Wednesday Mass, but my brother stayed home.

• coordinating

• subordinating

• correlative

What type of conjunction is being used in the sentence below?

The parish youth prepared not only the readings but also the offertory.

• coordinating

• subordinating

• correlative

What type of conjunction is being used in the sentence below?

The family prayed the rosary together because they wanted to grow in faith.

• coordinating

• subordinating

• correlative

Which of the following sentences contains a coordinating conjunction?

• The priest spoke softly so that everyone would listen carefully.

• We will visit the church before the Stations of the Cross.

• We prayed the rosary, and we read Bible verses together.

• She will attend the Lenten retreat if her parents allow her.

Which of the following sentences contains a subordinating conjunction?

• We fasted because it is part of our Lenten tradition.

• The choir sang beautifully, yet they still wanted to improve.

• You must prepare either a reading or a prayer for the service.

• The church decorated the altar and lit the candles for the vigil.

Which of the following sentences contains a correlative conjunction?

• We lit candles because we were praying for peace.

• The congregation listened quietly while the priest spoke.

• The children participated in the Way of the Cross, but some got tired.

• The youth group was not only active in church but also in the community.

Which of the following sentences contains a coordinating conjunction?

• I will attend the Mass if my parents allow me.

• The church was full because many people came to pray.

• She will sing in the choir although she is feeling nervous.

• We wanted to join the retreat, but we had a family event.

Which of the following sentences contains a subordinating conjunction?

• We attended both the morning and afternoon Mass.

• The bishop gave a sermon, but some people arrived late.

• The volunteers prepared the food, yet they were still smiling.

• We must arrive early so that we can find good seats for the service.