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Conjunction Quiz

Sheila Pope

Created by Sheila Pope

8 questions

10th Grade

ELA

Conjunction Quiz is a free printable English worksheet for Grade 10 students who are learning to distinguish coordinating and subordinating conjunctions. It contains 8 multiple-choice questions that ask students to identify conjunction types, recognize which conjunction does not belong in a category, and select a conjunction that completes a sentence correctly. The items use examples such as and, but, or, because, and when, giving students practice connecting grammatical labels to sentence meaning. With a complete answer key included, this worksheet supports focused review, independent practice, or a quick formative assessment. Students must distinguish between coordinating conjunctions that join equal ideas and subordinating conjunctions that introduce dependent relationships, then apply that distinction in context—for example, choosing but to show contrast or when to indicate timing. Teachers can use the free printable worksheet to check whether students can classify conjunctions and choose one that fits the relationship expressed in a sentence.

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Conjunction Quiz

Total questions: 8

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

a)

because

b)

but

c)

and

d)

or

2.

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

a)

because

b)

but

c)

or

d)

and

3.

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

a)

but

b)

or

c)

and

d)

because

4.

Choose the correct coordinating conjunction to complete the sentence: She is tired _____ she wants to go for a walk.

a)

because

b)

but

c)

and

d)

or

5.

Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

a)

because

b)

and

c)

or

d)

but

6.

Choose the correct subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence: I will call you _____ I arrive at the airport.

a)

although

b)

because

c)

unless

d)

when

7.

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

a)

but

b)

because

c)

or

d)

and

8.

Choose the correct coordinating conjunction to complete the sentence: I want to eat pizza _____ I am not hungry.

a)

and

b)

or

c)

because

d)

but

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Conjunction Quiz

Total questions: 8

1.
c)

and

2.
a)

because

3.
d)

because

4.
b)

but

5.
b)

and

6.
d)

when

7.
d)

and

8.
d)

but

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What does the Conjunction Quiz worksheet cover?

This Grade 10 English worksheet uses 8 multiple-choice questions to assess two related skills: identifying coordinating versus subordinating conjunctions and selecting the correct conjunction to complete a sentence. Students classify words such as and, but, or, and because, then apply choices such as but for contrast and when for a time relationship.

How can I use this conjunction worksheet to teach coordinating and subordinating conjunctions?

Introduce the two categories by having students sort the conjunctions that appear in the quiz, including and, but, or, because, and when. Then have students explain the relationship in each sentence-completion item before choosing an answer; for example, discuss why but fits sentences expressing contrast and why when introduces the time clause in “I will call you when I arrive at the airport.”

What mistakes should I watch for on this conjunction quiz?

Students may confuse because with coordinating conjunctions because they recognize it as a common connector, or overlook that and is not subordinating. In the sentence-completion items, watch for choices based on word familiarity rather than meaning, such as selecting and or because when the sentence requires contrast with but or a time relationship with when.

How do I assign and grade the Conjunction Quiz?

The Conjunction Quiz is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, and it includes a complete answer key. You can grade printed submissions by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app, or review responses through the digital quiz.

How can I differentiate this conjunction worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or choose a larger font size so the 8 multiple-choice items are easier to read and navigate. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the conjunction questions into another language when that supports access to the grammar task.

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