WorksheetsConjunctions and Clauses
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 40mins
Which group of words is an independent clause?
Please fill the cups with ice
Because I had the flu
Until my mom gets back
When the music stops
What is the subordinating conjunction in the sentence?
Once I pass my test, I will have my license.
will
once
have
What is the subordinating conjunction in the sentence?
While Bella ran the vacuum, we picked up the trash.
while
ran
the
What is the subordinating conjunction in the sentence?
If the doctor tells you to do something, you should do that.
to
should
if
What is the subordinating conjunction in the sentence?
You did great although you can always do better.
did
always
although
Which subordinating conjunction best completes the sentence?
I will be late today ____ my car has broken down.
when
because
unless
Which subordinating conjunction best completes the sentence?
____ we've lost every game but one, no one is excited about football.
Since
Unless
When
Which subordinating conjunction best completes the sentence?
The leg on the stool broke ____ I jumped on it.
if
so
because
Which subordinating conjunction best completes the sentence?
_____ it was raining, I didn't get wet.
Although
Because
Unless
True or False?
When a COORDINATING conjunction (FANBOYS) connects two WORDS, you need to put a comma before the conjunction.
True
False
Which is the BEST way to combine these two sentences?
Marla woke up late.
Marla missed the bus.
Marla woke up late, and she missed the bus.
Marla woke up late, and Marla missed the bus.
Marla woke up, late and she missed the bus.
Marla needs to get her life together.
Which of these is NOT a coordinating conjunction?
until
yet
nor
for
In which sentence if the coordinating conjunction combining two WORDS?
Do you want pizza or fries?
Are we going to the movies, or are we skiing in the park?
We watched the movie, but it was boring.
The teacher gave instructions, and she passed out the test.
How many coordinating conjunctions are there?
5
4
7
6
Which of these is TRUE?
When a subordinate conjunction BEGINS a sentence, a comma is placed at the end of the subordinate clause.
You never need a comma when using a coordinating conjunction.
Subordinating and coordinating conjunctions are the same thing.
There are only seven subordinating conjunctions.
True or False?
When there is a complete sentence on both sides of the subordinating conjunction you do NOT need a comma. (When it's balanced.)
True
False
Which of these is a subordinating conjunction?
for
as soon as
yet
and
