Conjunctions and Connectives Challenge

What is the primary function of a conjunction?

• To connect words, phrases, or clauses.

• To provide definitions for phrases.

• To express emotions in writing.

• To define the meaning of words.

Identify the connective in the following sentence: 'She was tired, yet she continued to work.'

• and

• yet

• but

• so

Combine the sentences: 'I wanted to go for a walk. It was raining.'

• I wanted to go for a walk, and it was raining.

• I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining.

• I wanted to go for a walk because it was raining.

• I didn't want to go for a walk, it was sunny.

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction: 'and', 'but', 'because'?

• or

• because

• if

• although

Rewrite the sentence using a conjunction: 'He studied hard. He passed the exam.'

• He passed the exam because he studied hard.

• He studied hard and passed the exam.

• He studied hard but failed the exam.

• He studied hard or he passed the exam.

Analyze the structure of this sentence: 'Although it was late, she decided to call her friend.'

• The sentence is a simple sentence with no clauses.

• The sentence structure consists of two independent clauses.

• The sentence is a compound sentence with coordinating conjunctions.

• The sentence structure includes a dependent clause followed by an independent clause.

Choose the correct connective: 'I will go to the party, _____ I have a lot of homework.'

• and

• but

• so

• or

What is the difference between coordinating and subordinating conjunctions?

• Coordinating conjunctions connect independent clauses only.

• Subordinating conjunctions connect equal elements.

• Coordinating conjunctions are used to introduce questions.

• Coordinating conjunctions connect equal elements, while subordinating conjunctions connect dependent and independent clauses.

Combine these two sentences using a conjunction: 'The sun was shining. The birds were singing.'

• The sun was shining, the birds were singing.

• The sun was shining and the birds were singing.

• The sun was shining or the birds were singing.

• The sun was shining but the birds were singing.

Identify the type of conjunction in this sentence: 'If it rains, we will stay indoors.'

• coordinating conjunction

• interjection

• subordinating conjunction

• correlative conjunction