Mastering Conjunctions

What is a conjunction?

• A conjunction is a word that describes an action.

• A conjunction is a synonym for a noun.

• A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences.

• A conjunction is a type of punctuation.

Identify the conjunction in the sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.'

• or

• but

• and

• so

Choose the correct conjunction: 'She is talented ___ hardworking.' (and, but, or)

• neither

• but not

• and

• or

What type of conjunction is 'although'?

• interjection

• subordinating conjunction

• preposition

• coordinating conjunction

Rewrite the sentence using a conjunction: 'He was tired. He finished his homework.'

• He was tired, so he didn't finish his homework.

• He finished his homework because he was tired.

• He was tired and he didn't do his homework.

• Although he was tired, he finished his homework.

Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I like tea, and she likes coffee.'

• and

• but

• or

• so

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction? (because, and, but)

• if

• or

• because

• so

Fill in the blank with a conjunction: 'You can have ice cream ___ cake.'

• or

• but

• nor

• and

What is the function of conjunctions in a sentence?

• To provide definitions for words in a sentence.

• To indicate the tense of verbs in a sentence.

• To replace nouns with pronouns in a sentence.

• The function of conjunctions in a sentence is to connect words, phrases, or clauses.

Identify the conjunction in the following sentence: 'Neither the manager nor the assistant was present.'

• nor

• and

• or

• but