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Conjunctions Quiz

Amy Warriner

Created by Amy Warriner

10 questions

2nd Grade

ELA

Updated Aug 2026

Conjunctions Quiz is a Grade 2 English worksheet that helps students distinguish between coordinating and subordinating conjunctions. Across 10 multiple-choice questions, students identify conjunctions in sentences and select the correct conjunction type from options that include and, but, yet, or, when, after, if, as long as, and unless. This free printable worksheet gives students focused practice recognizing how conjunctions appear within complete sentences rather than asking them to write their own. It is useful for introducing conjunction vocabulary, checking whether students can locate conjunctions among other parts of speech, or reviewing the difference between the two categories. A complete answer key is included, making the worksheet practical for independent work, small-group instruction, homework, or a quick formative assessment.

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Conjunctions Quiz

Total questions: 10

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: She wanted to go to the park, but it was raining outside. a) wanted b) go c) park d) but

a)

wanted

b)

go

c)

park

d)

but

2.

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction? a) or b) so c) when d) yet

a)

a) or

b)

b) so

c)

d) yet

d)

c) when

3.

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: I will eat dinner after I finish my homework. a) eat b) dinner c) after d) finish

a)

a) eat

b)

c) after

c)

b) dinner

d)

d) finish

4.

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction? a) because b) if c) or d) when

a)

a

b)

c

c)

b

d)

d

5.

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: He likes to play soccer and basketball. a) likes b) play c) soccer d) and

a)

and

b)

play

c)

likes

d)

soccer ball

6.

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: I will go to the store if I need more milk. a) go b) store c) if d) need

a)

if

b)

need

c)

store

d)

go

7.

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: She is tired, but she wants to keep playing. a) tired b) wants c) keep d) but

a)

wants

b)

tired

c)

but

d)

keep

8.

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: You can have dessert as long as you finish your vegetables. a) can b) as long as c) dessert d) finish

a)

a) can

b)

b) as long as

c)

c) dessert

d)

d) finish

9.

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: I like to read books, yet I rarely have time. a) like b) read c) books d) yet

a)

a) like

b)

b) read

c)

c) books

d)

d) yet

10.

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction? a) and b) but c) unless d) so

a)

a) and

b)

b) but

c)

c) unless

d)

d) so

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Conjunctions Quiz

Total questions: 10

1.
d)

but

2.
d)

c) when

3.
b)

c) after

4.
b)

c

5.
a)

and

6.
a)

if

7.
c)

but

8.
b)

b) as long as

9.
d)

d) yet

10.
c)

c) unless

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FAQs

What does the Conjunctions Quiz worksheet cover?

This Grade 2 English worksheet focuses on identifying coordinating and subordinating conjunctions in 10 multiple-choice questions. Students locate conjunctions such as but, and, yet, when, after, if, as long as, and unless within sentences or choose which conjunction belongs to each category.

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

First, introduce the two conjunction categories with a few examples, then model how to scan a sentence for the word joining ideas before students complete the multiple-choice items. Ask students to explain why an option such as but or and is coordinating while when, after, if, as long as, or unless is subordinating, using the sentence context to support their choice.

What mistakes should I watch for on this conjunctions worksheet?

Students may select a nearby verb or noun instead of the conjunction, as in the items containing wanted, dinner, soccer, or finish. They may also confuse the categories, overlook the multiword conjunction as long as, or miss less familiar subordinating conjunctions such as unless and when.

How do I assign and grade this conjunctions worksheet?

The Conjunctions Quiz is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, and it includes a complete answer key for all 10 multiple-choice questions. For printable submissions, you can scan student work with the Wayground for Teachers app to grade responses efficiently.

How can I differentiate this conjunctions worksheet for my students?

In the worksheet’s Advanced Settings, adjust font spacing or choose a larger font size so the sentence-and-option layout is easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the conjunction identification questions into another language when appropriate.

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