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Conjunctions 2024

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Ben ate his lunch in the shade.

a)

This is an independent clause.

b)

This is a dependent clause.

2.
A complex sentence is:
a)
two independent clauses
b)
one independent clause alone
c)
an independent clause and a dependent clause
d)
two dependent clauses
3.

I was able to get my work checked since the bus was early today.

What is the subordinate conjunction of this sentence?

a)
was
b)
able
c)
since
d)
today
4.

As soon as she looked out the window, a bird swooped down from the tree.

What is the subordinate conjunction of this sentence?

a)

as soon as

b)

as

c)
down
d)

soon

5.

Once we practice this many times, it will be much easier to do.

What is the dependent clause?

a)
once we practice this
b)
once we practice this many times
c)
it will be much easier
d)
it will be much easier to do
6.
Does this sentence need a comma?
Clowns juggled while the audience waited for the show to start.
a)
no comma
b)
comma
7.
Does this sentence need a comma?
Whenever you stop to reflect on your work your neurons get stronger.
a)
no comma
b)
comma
8.
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.
9.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)

Jelly ate lunch after we took a walk.

b)

Jelly ate lunch, after we took a walk.

c)

Jelly ate, lunch after we took a walk.

d)

Jelly ate lunch - after we took a walk.

10.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)

Because I was sick I missed school.

b)

Because I was sick; I missed school.

c)

Because, I was sick, I missed school.

d)

Because I was sick, I missed school.

11.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)

When you buy milk, you should check the fresh date.

b)

When you buy milk you should check the fresh date.

c)

When, you buy milk you should check the fresh date.

d)

When you buy milk; you should check the fresh date.

12.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)

My teacher snorted as he laughed at me.

b)

My teacher snorted, as he laughed at me.

c)

My teacher snorted as, he laughed at me.

d)

My teacher snorted; as he laughed at me.

13.

What is the subordinate conjunction in this sentence?

Ava likes to listen to music while she does her homework.

a)

likes

b)

does

c)

while

d)

listen

14.

What is the subordinate conjunction in this sentence?

Unless it is cloudy tonight, Hadley will see the full moon.

a)

it

b)

unless

c)

will

d)

cloudy

15.

What is the subordinate conjunction in this sentence?

Although Brenna was tired, she still had a great attitude.

a)

was

b)

still

c)

although

d)

had

16.

An independent clause:

a)

has a subject and a verb but no complete thought

b)

has a subject and a verb and a complete thought

c)

can't be a sentence on its own

d)

makes a sentence complex

17.

A dependent clause:

a)

has a subject and a verb but no complete thought

b)

has a subject and a verb and a complete thought

c)

can be a sentence on its own

d)

makes a sentence compound

18.

While Zoey C. was playing.

a)

This is an independent clause.

b)

This is a dependent clause.

19.

Because Kadence studied diligently.

a)

This is an independent clause.

b)

This is a dependent clause.

20.

Maggie studied.

a)

This is an independent clause.

b)

This is a dependent clause.

21.

Conjunctions connect words and phrases.

a)

true

b)

false

22.

Which word below is not a conjunction?

a)

and

b)

but

c)

or

d)

an

23.

Name the conjunction in the sentence below.

Olivia knew the differences between apes and monkeys.

a)

do

b)

of

c)

the

d)

and

24.

Name the conjunction in the sentence below.

Monkeys have long tails, but apes have none.

a)

have

b)

long

c)

but

d)

none

25.

Name the conjunction in the sentence below.

Did Dillon study wildlife in South Africa or Zimbabwe?

a)

did

b)

in

c)

or

d)

Miss

26.

Since there is a 50% chance of rain, Carmelo is going to bring an umbrella on our field trip.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

none of the options

27.

There are ten girls and nine boys in Mr. LeBeau's fourth-grade class.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

none of the options

28.

Before Neely goes to the bank.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

none of the options

29.

K'Amor was not hungry because she ate a sandwich thirty minutes ago.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

none of the options

30.

Nolan wanted to invite the class to his birthday party, but he didn't know their addresses or phone numbers.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

none of the options

31.

I'm going to put pink frosting on the cupcakes since it is Eli's favorite color.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

none of the options

32.

Violet, don't forget to pack a toothbrush and toothpaste.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

none of the options

33.

Aaron is going to be late if he doesn't hurry!

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

none of the options

34.

Unless you already know how to divide fractions.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

none of the options

35.

Jacob S. was enjoying the test, but she was anxious to complete it.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

none of the options

36.

Adam's voice was loud when it was his turn to speak.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

none of the options

37.

Zoey S. practices soccer for thirty minutes a day.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

none of the options

38.

Mr. Belli wanted to buy a new Lego set with his birthday money, but his mom made him put all of it in the bank.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

none of the options

39.

While Mom went into the post office, I read my Mr. Popper's Penguins book in the van.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

none of the options

40.

If you don't read carefully, this quiz will be more difficult

a)

simple

b)

complex

c)

compound

d)

none of the options