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Total questions: 98

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Class
Date
1.

CONJUNCTIONS connect words and phrases.

a)

true

b)

false

2.

Which word below is NOT a CONJUNCTION?

a)

and

b)

but

c)

or

d)

an

3.

Name the conjunction in the sentence below.

Monkeys have long tails, but apes have none.

a)

have

b)

long

c)

but

d)

none

4.
An independent clause is a
a)
fragment
b)
incomplete sentence
c)
complete sentence
d)
run-on sentence
5.
A dependent clause is a(n)
a)
incomplete sentence
b)
simple sentence
c)
Mrs. Clause
d)
complete sentence
6.
FANBOYS always need a
a)
Comma
b)
Coma
c)
Band
d)
Complete sentence
7.

Alia wanted to join the party ______ her mother did not give her permission.

a)

and

b)

or

c)

but

8.

Aniq _____ Rizdwan are best friends.

a)

and

b)

or

c)

but

9.

Do you like this yellow dress _____ the red one?

a)

and

b)

or

c)

but

10.

Should I write using a pen ___ a pencil?

a)

and

b)

or

c)

but

11.
Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?
a)
for
b)
yet
c)
and
d)
because
12.
Identify conjunctions: Although they had cake and ice cream, they wanted more dessert.
a)
Although, wanted
b)
Although, and
c)
and, wanted
d)
cake, ice cream
13.
Identify conjunctions: He can't go out until he does the dishes, since it's his turn.
a)
go, until
b)
until, since
c)
does, since
d)
go, does
14.
Identify conjunctions:If you want to use your phone, you should do it while the light is green.
a)
want, should
b)
use, while
c)
if, you
d)
if, while
15.
Identify conjunctions: I don't like vegetables unless I can eat them with ranch.
a)
like
b)
unless
c)
can
d)
with
16.
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
17.
Fill in the blank:
My dad told me I could go to Grandma's house, __________ I could go to my uncle Fred's cabin in the woods.
a)
or
b)
yet
c)
so
d)
nor
18.
Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence.
Sadie and Sarah missed the bus.
a)
missed
b)
the
c)
and
d)
bus
19.
Jay dislikes spicy foods, so he wants ______ the hot sauce _____ the salsa.
a)
niether, nor
b)
either, or
c)
both, and
d)
whether, or
20.
Dr. and Mrs. Kwan ________ visited Spain _______ made stops in Paris and London. 
a)
both, and
b)
not only, but also
c)
either, or
d)
neither, nor
21.
What are the correlative conjunctions in the sentence below?

You may either read on the computer or read on the ipad.
a)
you, or
b)
either, or
22.
___________________ ________________________ are the multiple-word conjunctions.  These usually work in pairs or in conjunction with each other.
a)
correlative conjunctions
b)
coordinating conjunctions
c)
subordinating conjunctions
23.
I would not move to the moon __________ it is a beautiful place.
a)
if
b)
after
c)
as though
d)
although
24.

________ Encik Zamani is a rich man, he is not happy at all.

a)

A. Unless

b)

B. If

c)

C. Because

d)

D. Although

25.

_______ we don't hurry, we will definitely miss the bus to town.

a)

A. If

b)

B. Because

c)

C. As

d)

D. Unless

26.

_____________ oats _____________ fruits complete my morning routine.

a)

if... then

b)

either... or

c)

neither... nor

d)

both... and

27.

Practice __________ waking up early ________ exercising regularly if you want to love a healthy life.

a)

either... or

b)

neither... nor

c)

whether... or

d)

both... and

28.

________ the going gets tough, the tough gets going.

a)

since

b)

when

c)

where

d)

because

29.

Time is gold, __________ don’t waste it on useless stuff.

a)

for

b)

and

c)

but

d)

so

30.

Would you like to pay in cash _____ by credit card, sir?

a)

or

b)

either

c)

if

d)

although

31.

Some of them are sitting on the benches ______ a few are on the ground.

a)

or

b)

either

c)

so

d)

while

32.

______ Jane or Jeffery takes music lessons at school.

a)

Because

b)

Although

c)

Either

d)

So

33.

_____ study harder, you will get better results.

a)

Because

b)

Either

c)

Although

d)

If

34.

You can choose ______ a piece of sandwich ______ a plate of noodles for your breakfast.

a)

either , while

b)

although , but

c)

although , or

d)

either , or

35.

Who wrote you this love letter? -I don't know. I think this was …… Matthias …...Paul.

a)

either...or

b)

not only...but also..

36.

.............you clean your room _____________ you will stay home this weekend.

a)

either...or....

b)

neither....nor.....

37.

.........we go home _____________ stay at the park doesn’t matter to me.

a)

weather...or.....

b)

not only.....but also.....

38.

I found _____________ my homework _____________ my textbook on the kitchen counter

a)

eitehr...or....

b)

both...and....

39.

I have _____________ the time _____________ the motivation to play basketball right now.

a)

neither..nor....

b)

either.....or....

40.

My mum is not ....... strict ..... your mum.

a)

so....that...

b)

as.....as....

41.

________ it was raining, I didn't get wet

a)

Although

b)

Because

42.

.............he helps us, we cannot finish the project on time

a)

When

b)

Unless

43.

They played at the pool.............. the storm came and the lifeguard told everyone to get out.

a)

unless

b)

until

44.
I was able to get my work checked since the bus was early today.
The subordinate conjunction of this sentence is:
a)
was
b)
able
c)
since
d)
today
45.
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.
46.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
My grandma snorted as she laughed at me.
b)
My grandma snorted, as she laughed at me.
c)
My grandma snorted as, she laughed at me.
d)
My grandma snorted as, she laughed, as me.
47.

Mandy spent too much money at the mall. She bought _____ a new sweater _____ a new purse.

a)

either; or

b)

neither; nor

c)

not only; but also

d)

no sooner; than

48.

We are going to be late. Renee has _____brushed her teeth____ combed her hair.

a)

either; or

b)

neither; nor

c)

both; and

d)

no sooner; than

49.

Choose the sentence that is most balanced.

a)

Neither singing nor my dance skills are very good.

b)

I neither sing nor dancing is much fun.

c)

I neither sing nor dance.

d)

All of the sentences are well balanced.

50.

CONJUNCTIONS connect words and phrases.

a)

true

b)

false

51.

Which word below is NOT a CONJUNCTION?

a)

and

b)

but

c)

or

d)

an

52.

Name the conjunction in the sentence below.

Monkeys have long tails, but apes have none.

a)

have

b)

long

c)

but

d)

none

53.
An independent clause is a
a)
fragment
b)
incomplete sentence
c)
complete sentence
d)
run-on sentence
54.
A dependent clause is a(n)
a)
incomplete sentence
b)
simple sentence
c)
Mrs. Clause
d)
complete sentence
55.
FANBOYS always need a
a)
Comma
b)
Coma
c)
Band
d)
Complete sentence
56.

Alia wanted to join the party ______ her mother did not give her permission.

a)

and

b)

or

c)

but

57.

Aniq _____ Rizdwan are best friends.

a)

and

b)

or

c)

but

58.

Do you like this yellow dress _____ the red one?

a)

and

b)

or

c)

but

59.

Should I write using a pen ___ a pencil?

a)

and

b)

or

c)

but

60.
Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?
a)
for
b)
yet
c)
and
d)
because
61.
Identify conjunctions: Although they had cake and ice cream, they wanted more dessert.
a)
Although, wanted
b)
Although, and
c)
and, wanted
d)
cake, ice cream
62.
Identify conjunctions: He can't go out until he does the dishes, since it's his turn.
a)
go, until
b)
until, since
c)
does, since
d)
go, does
63.
Identify conjunctions:If you want to use your phone, you should do it while the light is green.
a)
want, should
b)
use, while
c)
if, you
d)
if, while
64.
Identify conjunctions: I don't like vegetables unless I can eat them with ranch.
a)
like
b)
unless
c)
can
d)
with
65.
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
66.
Fill in the blank:
My dad told me I could go to Grandma's house, __________ I could go to my uncle Fred's cabin in the woods.
a)
or
b)
yet
c)
so
d)
nor
67.
Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence.
Sadie and Sarah missed the bus.
a)
missed
b)
the
c)
and
d)
bus
68.
Jay dislikes spicy foods, so he wants ______ the hot sauce _____ the salsa.
a)
niether, nor
b)
either, or
c)
both, and
d)
whether, or
69.
Dr. and Mrs. Kwan ________ visited Spain _______ made stops in Paris and London. 
a)
both, and
b)
not only, but also
c)
either, or
d)
neither, nor
70.
What are the correlative conjunctions in the sentence below?

You may either read on the computer or read on the ipad.
a)
you, or
b)
either, or
71.
___________________ ________________________ are the multiple-word conjunctions.  These usually work in pairs or in conjunction with each other.
a)
correlative conjunctions
b)
coordinating conjunctions
c)
subordinating conjunctions
72.
I would not move to the moon __________ it is a beautiful place.
a)
if
b)
after
c)
as though
d)
although
73.

________ Encik Zamani is a rich man, he is not happy at all.

a)

A. Unless

b)

B. If

c)

C. Because

d)

D. Although

74.

_______ we don't hurry, we will definitely miss the bus to town.

a)

A. If

b)

B. Because

c)

C. As

d)

D. Unless

75.

_____________ oats _____________ fruits complete my morning routine.

a)

if... then

b)

either... or

c)

neither... nor

d)

both... and

76.

Practice __________ waking up early ________ exercising regularly if you want to love a healthy life.

a)

either... or

b)

neither... nor

c)

whether... or

d)

both... and

77.

________ the going gets tough, the tough gets going.

a)

since

b)

when

c)

where

d)

because

78.

Time is gold, __________ don’t waste it on useless stuff.

a)

for

b)

and

c)

but

d)

so

79.

Would you like to pay in cash _____ by credit card, sir?

a)

or

b)

either

c)

if

d)

although

80.

Some of them are sitting on the benches ______ a few are on the ground.

a)

or

b)

either

c)

so

d)

while

81.

______ Jane or Jeffery takes music lessons at school.

a)

Because

b)

Although

c)

Either

d)

So

82.

_____ study harder, you will get better results.

a)

Because

b)

Either

c)

Although

d)

If

83.

You can choose ______ a piece of sandwich ______ a plate of noodles for your breakfast.

a)

either , while

b)

although , but

c)

although , or

d)

either , or

84.

Who wrote you this love letter? -I don't know. I think this was …… Matthias …...Paul.

a)

either...or

b)

not only...but also..

85.

.............you clean your room _____________ you will stay home this weekend.

a)

either...or....

b)

neither....nor.....

86.

.........we go home _____________ stay at the park doesn’t matter to me.

a)

weather...or.....

b)

not only.....but also.....

87.

I found _____________ my homework _____________ my textbook on the kitchen counter

a)

eitehr...or....

b)

both...and....

88.

I have _____________ the time _____________ the motivation to play basketball right now.

a)

neither..nor....

b)

either.....or....

89.

My mum is not ....... strict ..... your mum.

a)

so....that...

b)

as.....as....

90.

________ it was raining, I didn't get wet

a)

Although

b)

Because

91.

.............he helps us, we cannot finish the project on time

a)

When

b)

Unless

92.

They played at the pool.............. the storm came and the lifeguard told everyone to get out.

a)

unless

b)

until

93.
I was able to get my work checked since the bus was early today.
The subordinate conjunction of this sentence is:
a)
was
b)
able
c)
since
d)
today
94.
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.
95.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
My grandma snorted as she laughed at me.
b)
My grandma snorted, as she laughed at me.
c)
My grandma snorted as, she laughed at me.
d)
My grandma snorted as, she laughed, as me.
96.

Mandy spent too much money at the mall. She bought _____ a new sweater _____ a new purse.

a)

either; or

b)

neither; nor

c)

not only; but also

d)

no sooner; than

97.

We are going to be late. Renee has _____brushed her teeth____ combed her hair.

a)

either; or

b)

neither; nor

c)

both; and

d)

no sooner; than

98.

Choose the sentence that is most balanced.

a)

Neither singing nor my dance skills are very good.

b)

I neither sing nor dancing is much fun.

c)

I neither sing nor dance.

d)

All of the sentences are well balanced.