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WorksheetsTransitions and Conjunctions
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Identify conjunctions: I went to tutoring, for I didn't understand the homework.
tutoring
understand
for
homework
What is the conjunction in the following sentence? Luke Skywalker and Han Solo set out to rescue Princess Leia.
Set
Rescue
And
To
What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?
For, And, Nor, But, Yet, Since
Finally, After, Neither, Once, Yet, Since
For, And, Nor, Because, Or, Yet, So
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
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.
F. NO CHANGE
G. So now
H. In the beginning
J. So then
Two hundred people were standing in line for tickets when the booth opened; then, only 30 people were left.
F. NO CHANGE
G. before
H. later
J. more
What is the conjunction in the following sentence: I do not wear rain boots nor rain coats.
not
nor
wear
rain
What is the conjunction in the following sentence: I am saving money for a new pair of boots.
for
am
of
new
Which TWO phrases are connected by the conjunction?
I like to swim
I am not good at it
to swim but
not good at it
A conjunction is a part of speech that
has a function
connects words and phrases
describes functions
transitions between paragraphs
What is the acronym we use for coordinating conjunctions?
FANBOYS
FANGIRLS
COMMA
MINTS
Andy plays the violin well, _____ the trumpet is his favorite instrument.
so
but
yet
for
You may have soup, ____ you may have salad.
or
and
nor
yet
Which sentence shows an example of a coordinating conjunction?
Mrs. Nelson eats apples and carrots every day.
Either you leave, or I will.
After the mall, I took a nap.
What kind of conjunction is highlighted in the sentence below?
Before my essay is due, I have to revise and edit.
coordinating
subordinating
correlative
Sentence + , conjunction + Sentence =
Double sentence
Compound Sentence
Two sentences
words
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!
subordinating
coordinating
not a conjunction
This dress was quite expensive, yet I've never worn it.
This
dress
expensive
yet
never
________________ _________________ join a dependent clause with an independent clause; they introduce the dependent clause.
subordinating conjunctions
coordinating conjunctions
correlative conjunctions
Coordinating Conjunctions are known as F.A.N.B.O.Y.S..
True
False
Ryan forgot his backpack at school, ___ he couldn’t do his homework.
and
so
for
but
What is the conjunction in the following sentence? She wanted to go to the party, but she was too tired.
A) wanted
B) to
C) but
D) too
Which of the following sentences uses a transition word correctly?
A) I was tired. However, I went to bed early.
B) I was tired, and I went to bed early.
C) I was tired; therefore, I went to bed early.
D) I was tired, so I went to bed early.
Identify the type of conjunction in the following sentence: Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
A) Coordinating
B) Subordinating
C) Correlative
D) Conjunctive adverb
Which sentence correctly uses a conjunction to connect two independent clauses?
A) I like coffee, and I like tea.
B) I like coffee and tea.
C) I like coffee; and I like tea.
D) I like coffee but tea.
What is the function of conjunctions in a sentence?
A) To describe nouns
B) To connect words, phrases, or clauses
C) To modify verbs
D) To introduce a sentence
