EL 102 - Conjunctions Quiz

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: "She wanted to go out, but it was raining."

• She

• Wanted

• But

• It

Combine the following sentences using a correlative conjunction: "He is not only smart. He is also hardworking."

• He is not only smart but also hardworking.

• He is smart, and he is hardworking.

• He is not smart or hardworking.

• He is both smart and hardworking.

Which sentence correctly uses a subordinating conjunction?

• He left early because he was tired.

• He left early and he was tired.

• He left early or he was tired.

• He left early but he was tired.

Select the sentence with the correct use of a correlative conjunction:

• Either you study hard, or you fail the test.

• Either you study hard, but you fail the test.

• Either you study hard and you fail the test.

• Either you study hard because you fail the test.

Insert the correct conjunction: "He stayed awake ___ he was very tired."

• Because

• But

• So

• And

Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence: "She enjoys swimming ___ she dislikes running."

• And

• Because

• But

• So

Fill in the blank with the correct correlative conjunction: "___ he practices hard, ___ he may not win the game."

• Even if – but

• Although – and

• Whether – or

• No matter – so

Complete the sentence using a subordinating conjunction: "We left early ___ we could catch the bus."

• So that

• And

• Because

• Or

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a coordinating conjunction:

• She was tired but she finished the project.

• She was tired although she finished the project.

• She was tired or she finished the project.

• She was tired because she finished the project.

Complete the sentence with the correct correlative conjunction: "___ you study hard, ___ you will pass the test."

• Both – and

• Whether – or

• If – then

• Either – but