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WorksheetsMastering Conjunctions in Grade 8
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What are the three types of conjunctions?
Correlative, conjunctive, and compound conjunctions.
Subordinating, coordinating, and dependent conjunctions.
Coordinating, contrasting, and correlative conjunctions.
Coordinating, subordinating, and correlative conjunctions.
Identify the conjunction in the following sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'
or
and
so
but
Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence: 'She can either stay home ___ go to the party.'
and
or
but
so
Combine the following sentences using a conjunction: 'I like to read. I also enjoy writing.'
I like to read and I also enjoy writing.
I like to read, I also enjoy writing.
I enjoy reading or writing.
I like reading but I dislike writing.
Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction? (a) although (b) and (c) because
unless
and
but
or
Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction: 'He studied hard, ___ he passed the exam.'
because
but
so
or
Identify the conjunction in this sentence: 'Although it was late, we decided to continue our game.'
However
Since
Because
Although
Combine these sentences: 'The sun was shining. The birds were singing.'
The sun was shining but the birds were singing.
The sun was shining and the birds were singing.
The sun was shining or the birds were singing.
The sun shone while the birds sang.
What punctuation is needed before the conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to go, but I was too tired.'?
a comma
a period
a semicolon
no punctuation
Choose the correct conjunction: 'You can have tea ___ coffee.'
and
but
nor
or
Identify the type of conjunction in the sentence: 'She is smart and hardworking.'
correlative conjunction
interjection
coordinating conjunction
subordinating conjunction
Combine the sentences using a conjunction: 'I will go to the store. I will buy some milk.'
I will go to the store and I will buy some milk.
I will go to the store or I will buy some milk.
I will go to the store but I will buy some milk.
I will go to the store; I will buy some milk.
What is the function of a subordinating conjunction?
To connect dependent clauses to independent clauses.
To connect two independent clauses.
To replace a noun in a sentence.
To introduce a new paragraph in writing.
Fill in the blank: 'I will go to the concert, ___ I have a ticket.'
if
unless
although
because
Identify the error in punctuation: 'I wanted to play outside but it was raining.'
Replace 'but' with 'and': 'I wanted to play outside and it was raining.'
Add a period after 'outside': 'I wanted to play outside. but it was raining.'
Remove 'but': 'I wanted to play outside it was raining.'
Add a comma before 'but': 'I wanted to play outside, but it was raining.'
Choose the correct conjunction: 'He is not only a great singer ___ also a talented dancer.'
but
but also
and
or
