Conjunctions

What is a conjunction?

• A. A word that describes a noun

• B. A word that shows action

• C. A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

• D. A word that replaces a noun

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

• A. Although

• B. Because

• C. And

• D. Since

What type of conjunction is used in this sentence:

"I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining."

• A. Coordinating

• B. Subordinating

• C. Correlative

• D. Interjection

Which pair is an example of correlative conjunctions?

• A. And – But

• B. Because – Although

• C. Neither – Nor

• D. Since – So

Identify the conjunction in this sentence:
"She stayed at home because she was sick."

• A. She

• B. At

• C. Because

• D. Was

I will call you later ____ I’m done with my homework.

• A. But

• B. Or

• C. Although

• D. When

Which sentence uses the conjunction "or" correctly?

• A. I want coffee or tea for breakfast.

• B. I want coffee and tea or breakfast.

• C. I want or coffee for breakfast.

• D. Or I want coffee.

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

• A. And

• B. Or

• C. Although

• D. Nor

You can come with us, ____ you can stay here.

• A. or

• B. because

• C. although

• D. when

What is the function of a subordinating conjunction?

• A. It joins two independent clauses.

• B. It connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.

• C. It replaces a noun.

• D. It ends a sentence.