Mastering Coordinating Conjunctions

What role does a coordinating conjunction play in a sentence?

• A coordinating conjunction introduces a dependent clause.

• A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal rank.

• A coordinating conjunction is used to start a sentence.

• A coordinating conjunction only connects verbs.

Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

• so

• and

• or

• but

Combine these two sentences using a conjunction: I like ice cream. I like cake.

• I like ice cream and I like cake.

• I like ice cream or I like cake.

• I dislike ice cream and cake.

• I like ice cream but not cake.

Which of the following is a compound sentence? A) I like to read. B) I like to read, and I like to write.

• B) I like to read, and I like to write.

• Reading is my favorite hobby.

• I like to read and write.

• I enjoy writing.

True or False: A simple sentence can have more than one subject.

• A simple sentence cannot have any subjects.

• True

• False

• A simple sentence can only have one verb.

Fill in the blank with a coordinating conjunction: She wanted to play outside, ___ it was too cold.

• so

• or

• but

• and

Identify whether the following sentence is simple or compound: The dog barked, and the cat ran away.

• compound

• simple

• complex

• compound-complex

Combine these sentences: He studied hard. He passed the test.

• He studied hard but failed the test.

• He studied hard or he passed the test.

• He did not study hard and passed the test.

• He studied hard and passed the test.

Choose the correct conjunction: I wanted to go to the park, ___ it was raining. (and, but, or)

• although

• because

• so

• but

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

• A simple sentence has two independent clauses, while a compound sentence has one.

• A simple sentence can have multiple clauses, while a compound sentence has only one clause.

• A simple sentence is always longer than a compound sentence.

• A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.