Conjunctions Grade8 Topic Assessment Mixed Grade 8 Assessment

What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

• For, Also, Neither, But, Or, Yet, Since

• For, And, Not, But, Or, Yet, So

• For, And, Nor, Because, Or, Yet, So

Answer explanation

FANBOYS is an acronym used to remember the seven coordinating conjunctions.

Complete the sentence: She likes to swim, ____ she is afraid of the deep end.

• and

• but

• so

• or

Answer explanation

The conjunction 'but' is used to show a contrast between liking to swim and being afraid.

Which sentence is a compound sentence?

• He went to the store and bought milk.

• She sings and dances.

• I wanted to play soccer, but it was raining.

• The cat and dog are friends.

Answer explanation

A compound sentence joins two independent clauses using a coordinating conjunction.

Select the correct correlative conjunction pair: ____ you study hard ____ you will fail.

• Either / or

• Neither / nor

• Not only / but also

• Whether / or

Answer explanation

The pair 'either/or' is a correlative conjunction used to present two alternatives.

Which sentence uses correlative conjunctions correctly?

• Not only she sings, she also dances.

• Both the dog and the cat sleeps.

• Either the teacher or the students are ready.

• Neither the book nor the movie was interesting.

Answer explanation

The correlative conjunctions 'neither/nor' correctly connect two singular subjects.

Complete the sentence: I will eat ____ the pizza ____ the salad, but not both.

• both / and

• neither / nor

• either / or

• not only / but also

Answer explanation

The pair 'either/or' correctly presents two options.

Which sentence contains a subordinating conjunction?

• I like apples and oranges.

• She went to the store because she needed milk.

• He sings and dances.

• I will call you, or I will text you.

Answer explanation

'Because' is a subordinating conjunction introducing a reason.

Which subordinating conjunction shows cause?

• if

• after

• because

• although

Answer explanation

'Because' is used to introduce the reason for something.

Complete the sentence: I will finish my homework ____ I watch TV.

• before

• and

• but

• or

Answer explanation

The conjunction 'before' indicates that one action will happen prior to another.

Which sentence uses 'although' correctly?

• Although she was tired, she went for a run.

• She went for a run although she was tired.

• She was tired although she went for a run.

• Although she went for a run, she was tired.

Answer explanation

'Although' introduces a contrast between being tired and going for a run.