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WorksheetsCoordinating Conjunctions
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Compete the sentences with the coordinating conjunctions that make sense.
The weather today will be cool _________ rainy.
The weather today will be cool _________ rainy.
a)
or
b)
and
c)
but
d)
so
2.
Compete the sentences with the coordinating conjunctions that make sense.
You may have soup, _______ you may prefer salad.
You may have soup, _______ you may prefer salad.
a)
or
b)
nor
c)
and
d)
yet
3.
Compete the sentences with the coordinating conjunctions that make sense.
Eric got an A on the spelling test, ______ he had studied hard.
Eric got an A on the spelling test, ______ he had studied hard.
a)
or
b)
for
c)
yet
d)
but
4.
Compete the sentences with the coordinating conjunctions that make sense.
Brianna did not set the table, ______ she dried the dishes later.
Brianna did not set the table, ______ she dried the dishes later.
a)
or
b)
but
c)
so
d)
nor
5.
Compete the sentences with the coordinating conjunctions that make sense.
Paris baked banana bread _____ gave some to her neighbor.
Paris baked banana bread _____ gave some to her neighbor.
a)
so
b)
but
c)
for
d)
and
6.
Compete the sentences with the coordinating conjunctions that make sense.
Mom wanted a scrapbook of our trip, _____ she took many pictures.
Mom wanted a scrapbook of our trip, _____ she took many pictures.
a)
or
b)
but
c)
so
d)
yet
7.
Compete the sentences with the coordinating conjunctions that make sense.
Andy plays the violin well, ____ the trumpet is his favorite instrument.
Andy plays the violin well, ____ the trumpet is his favorite instrument.
a)
so
b)
yet
c)
but
d)
for
8.
Compete the sentences with the coordinating conjunctions that make sense.
You may join the activities in the backyard, on the porch, _____ by the barn.
You may join the activities in the backyard, on the porch, _____ by the barn.
a)
or
b)
but
c)
nor
d)
yet
9.
Compete the sentences with the coordinating conjunctions that make sense.
The fussy children would not listen to Sara, _____ would the settle down.
The fussy children would not listen to Sara, _____ would the settle down.
a)
nor
b)
or
c)
yet
d)
for
10.
Compete the sentences with the coordinating conjunctions that make sense.
Dad _____ Uncle Roy will come along on the camping trip.
Dad _____ Uncle Roy will come along on the camping trip.
a)
for
b)
or
c)
but
d)
and
11.
Is the following highlighted word a coordinating conjunction?
I am going to have chocolate cake for my birthday.
a)
Yes
b)
No
12.
Is the following highlighted word a coordinating conjunction?
We're not going to California,nor are we going to Texas.
a)
Yes
b)
No
13.
Is the following highlighted word a coordinating conjunction?
Cats and dogs make great companions.
a)
Yes
b)
No
14.
Is the following highlighted word a coordinating conjunction?
I like pizza, but I don't want to eat it for dinner.
a)
Yes
b)
No
15.
Is the following highlighted word a coordinating conjunction?
He was walking in the dark so he could not see the tree in his way.
a)
Yes
b)
No
16.
Identify the correct coordinating conjunction:
Erica didn't make it to the concert, _______ did she come to my birthday.
Erica didn't make it to the concert, _______ did she come to my birthday.
a)
and
b)
nor
c)
or
d)
yet
17.
Identify the correct coordinating conjunction:
You say you don't like meat, _____ you always order steak at restaurants.
You say you don't like meat, _____ you always order steak at restaurants.
a)
yet
b)
nor
c)
so
d)
and
18.
Identify the correct coordinating conjunction:
I will wash the dishes, _____ I will not enjoy it.
I will wash the dishes, _____ I will not enjoy it.
a)
for
b)
nor
c)
or
d)
but
19.
Identify the correct coordinating conjunction:
You can have spaghetti _____ lasagna. You can't have both.
You can have spaghetti _____ lasagna. You can't have both.
a)
but
b)
and
c)
or
d)
nor
20.
Identify the correct coordinating conjunction:
People love the artist's painting _____ he paints beautifully.
People love the artist's painting _____ he paints beautifully.
a)
nor
b)
for
c)
yet
d)
or
21.
Fill in the blank:
Food chains ____ food webs are two ways to show what animals eat in an ecosystem.
Food chains ____ food webs are two ways to show what animals eat in an ecosystem.
a)
for
b)
and
c)
nor
d)
but
22.
Fill in the blank:
A food chain follows a single group of animals, _____ a food web shows multiple groups.
A food chain follows a single group of animals, _____ a food web shows multiple groups.
a)
but
b)
or
c)
so
d)
nor
23.
Fill in the blank:
A food chain follows a single group of animals, _____ a food web shows multiple groups.
A food chain follows a single group of animals, _____ a food web shows multiple groups.
a)
but
b)
or
c)
so
d)
nor
24.
Fill in the blank:
A food group shows multiple groups ____ paths.
A food group shows multiple groups ____ paths.
a)
but
b)
or
c)
yet
d)
so
25.
Fill in the blank:
A food chain may say the sun provides food for the grass _____ the grass is eaten by the mouse.
A food chain may say the sun provides food for the grass _____ the grass is eaten by the mouse.
a)
but
b)
nor
c)
and
d)
for
26.
Fill in the blank:
_____ the food chain will not list the other foods eaten by the mouse.
_____ the food chain will not list the other foods eaten by the mouse.
a)
And
b)
Or
c)
Nor
d)
But
27.
Fill in the blank:
The food chain will not list other foods eaten by the mouse ____ fed by the sun.
The food chain will not list other foods eaten by the mouse ____ fed by the sun.
a)
and
b)
but
c)
for
d)
so
28.
Fill in the blank:
In a food web, all of the animals _____ plants are connected.
In a food web, all of the animals _____ plants are connected.
a)
but
b)
and
c)
for
d)
so
29.
Fill in the blank:
In a food web, all of the plants and animals are connected _____ you can see how changing one thing can affect the others.
In a food web, all of the plants and animals are connected _____ you can see how changing one thing can affect the others.
a)
or
b)
for
c)
so
d)
nor
30.
Fill in the blank:
It is important to learn about food chains ____ food webs.
It is important to learn about food chains ____ food webs.
a)
but
b)
for
c)
nor
d)
and
31.
Fill in the blank:
It's important to learn about food chains and food webs, ____ you can learn about the environment.
It's important to learn about food chains and food webs, ____ you can learn about the environment.
a)
but
b)
so
c)
yet
d)
nor
32.
They didn't want to be late, ___ they hurried.
a)
nor
b)
but
c)
and
d)
so
33.
I went to sleep at 8:00 last night, ____ I still feel sleepy.
a)
yet
b)
so
c)
for
d)
and
34.
Identify the correct coordinating conjunction:
People love the artist's painting, _____ he paints beautifully.
People love the artist's painting, _____ he paints beautifully.
a)
nor
b)
for
c)
yet
d)
or
35.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
After we eat, I want to see a movie.
b)
Because you sneezed I jumped.
c)
As, we walked you ran.
d)
If you, fall I'll catch you.
36.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
I have been sad since you left.
b)
I have been sad, since you left.
c)
I have been, sad since, you left.
d)
I have been sad since, you left.
37.
__________Maria worked in the garden, she walked her dog.
a)
After
b)
Because
c)
If
d)
Where
38.
Julie took an umbrella to school __________ it looked like it might rain.
a)
although
b)
because
c)
but
d)
so
39.
Did you want vanilla, chocolate, __________ both kinds of ice cream?
a)
nor
b)
or
c)
so
d)
yet
40.
____________I didn't like to spend time reading in class, but I enjoy it now.
a)
next
b)
eventually
c)
overall
d)
initially
41.
(at the end of an essay)
______________ the more educated a person is, the more choice he or she will have in a career.
______________ the more educated a person is, the more choice he or she will have in a career.
a)
Otherwise,
b)
Meanwhile,
c)
In conclusion,
d)
Likewise,
42.
A good homework space is well-lit, with paper and pencils. _________, it is quiet and distraction free.
a)
However
b)
In addition
c)
All in all
d)
Although
43.
I enjoy reading this new magazine. ___, it has good articles.
a)
Moreover
b)
Nonetheless
c)
However
44.
The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.
a)
Therefore
b)
Nonetheless
c)
Otherwise
45.
He is a very weak president; ________________, most people support him.
a)
otherwise
b)
instead
c)
nevertheless
d)
therefore
46.
She is a very smart woman; ________________, it is not at all surprising that she got the job.
a)
nevertheless
b)
similarly
c)
therefore
d)
otherwise
47.
Pick the correct use of a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)
a)
The sky is blue. The grass is green.
b)
The sky is blue, and the grass is green.
c)
The sky blue; the grass green.
d)
The sky is blue; and the grass is green.
48.
Pick the correct use of a semi-colon
a)
I walked to school; but, she didn't.
b)
I walked to school; didn't.
c)
I walked to school; she didn't.
d)
She didn't; walk to school.
49.
Pick the correct use of a conjunctive adverb
a)
She drank the milk quickly it made her sick.
b)
She drank the milk quickly, for it made her sick
c)
She drank the milk quickly, it made her sick.
d)
She drank the milk quickly; consequently, it made her sick.
50.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
When I go to the dentist I like getting a free toothbrush.
b)
When I go to the dentist, I like getting a free toothbrush.
c)
When, I go to the dentist I like getting a free toothbrush.
d)
When I go to the dentist I like getting, a free toothbrush.
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