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Transitions and Conjunctions

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify conjunctions: I went to tutoring, for I didn't understand the homework.

a)

tutoring

b)

understand

c)

for

d)

homework

2.

What is the conjunction in the following sentence? Luke Skywalker and Han Solo set out to rescue Princess Leia. 

a)

Set

b)

Rescue

c)

And

d)

To

3.

What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

a)

For, And, Nor, But, Yet, Since

b)

Finally, After, Neither, Once, Yet, Since

c)

For, And, Nor, Because, Or, Yet, So

d)

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

4.

When we bought our house, a number of repairs needed to be made before we could move in. Fortunately, our contractor was able to fix everything. So next, we can move in and enjoy our new home.

a)

F. NO CHANGE

b)

G. So now

c)

H. In the beginning

d)

J. So then

5.

Two hundred people were standing in line for tickets when the booth opened; then, only 30 people were left.

a)

F. NO CHANGE

b)

G. before

c)

H. later

d)

J. more

6.

What is the conjunction in the following sentence: I do not wear rain boots nor rain coats.

a)

not

b)

nor

c)

wear

d)

rain

7.

What is the conjunction in the following sentence: I am saving money for a new pair of boots.

a)

for

b)

am

c)

of

d)

new

8.

Which TWO phrases are connected by the conjunction?

a)

I like to swim

b)

I am not good at it

c)

to swim but

d)

not good at it

9.

A conjunction is a part of speech that

a)

has a function

b)

connects words and phrases

c)

describes functions

d)

transitions between paragraphs

10.

What is the acronym we use for coordinating conjunctions?

a)

FANBOYS

b)

FANGIRLS

c)

COMMA

d)

MINTS

11.

Andy plays the violin well, _____ the trumpet is his favorite instrument.

a)

so

b)

but

c)

yet

d)

for

12.

You may have soup, ____ you may have salad.

a)

or

b)

and

c)

nor

d)

yet

13.

Which sentence shows an example of a coordinating conjunction?

a)

Mrs. Nelson eats apples and carrots every day.

b)

Either you leave, or I will.

c)

After the mall, I took a nap.

14.

What kind of conjunction is highlighted in the sentence below?


Before my essay is due, I have to revise and edit.

a)

coordinating

b)

subordinating

c)

correlative

15.

Sentence + , conjunction + Sentence =

a)

Double sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

c)

Two sentences

d)

words

16.

I can tell what kind of conjunction is in green.


I really want you to know your conjunctions, so we are going to do this Quizziz!

a)

subordinating

b)

coordinating

c)

not a conjunction

17.

This dress was quite expensive, yet I've never worn it.

a)

This

b)

dress

c)

expensive

d)

yet

e)

never

18.

________________ _________________ join a dependent clause with an independent clause; they introduce the dependent clause.

a)

subordinating conjunctions

b)

coordinating conjunctions

c)

correlative conjunctions

19.

Coordinating Conjunctions are known as F.A.N.B.O.Y.S..

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Ryan forgot his backpack at school, ___ he couldn’t do his homework.

a)

and

b)

so

c)

for

d)

but

21.

What is the conjunction in the following sentence? She wanted to go to the party, but she was too tired.

a)

A) wanted

b)

B) to

c)

C) but

d)

D) too

22.

Which of the following sentences uses a transition word correctly?

a)

A) I was tired. However, I went to bed early.

b)

B) I was tired, and I went to bed early.

c)

C) I was tired; therefore, I went to bed early.

d)

D) I was tired, so I went to bed early.

23.

Identify the type of conjunction in the following sentence: Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

a)

A) Coordinating

b)

B) Subordinating

c)

C) Correlative

d)

D) Conjunctive adverb

24.

Which sentence correctly uses a conjunction to connect two independent clauses?

a)

A) I like coffee, and I like tea.

b)

B) I like coffee and tea.

c)

C) I like coffee; and I like tea.

d)

D) I like coffee but tea.

25.

What is the function of conjunctions in a sentence?

a)

A) To describe nouns

b)

B) To connect words, phrases, or clauses

c)

C) To modify verbs

d)

D) To introduce a sentence