WorksheetsMastering Conjunctions
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is a conjunction?
A conjunction is a type of punctuation mark.
A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences.
A conjunction is a word that describes an action.
A conjunction is a synonym for a noun.
Identify the conjunction in the sentence: 'I want to go to the park, but it is raining.'
and
or
so
but
Choose the correct conjunction: 'She is smart ___ she is hardworking.' (and, but, or)
although
and
because
so
Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction? (although, because, and)
and
or
but
if
Fill in the blank with a suitable conjunction: 'You can have tea ___ coffee.'
nor
and
but
or
What type of conjunction is 'although'?
correlative conjunction
subordinating conjunction
conjunctive adverb
coordinating conjunction
Combine the sentences using a conjunction: 'He studied hard. He failed the exam.'
He studied hard, but he failed the exam.
He studied hard, so he passed the exam.
He studied hard, yet he passed the exam.
He didn't study hard, and he failed the exam.
Identify the error in the following sentence: 'I like apples, but I don't like oranges and bananas.'
I like apples, but I don't like oranges nor bananas.
I like apples, but I dislike oranges and bananas.
I like apples, but I don't like neither oranges nor bananas.
The sentence should be: 'I like apples, but I don't like oranges or bananas.'
Choose the correct conjunction: 'I will go to the party ___ I finish my homework.' (if, unless, and)
although
if
or
because
What is the function of subordinating conjunctions?
They introduce new independent clauses.
They connect two independent clauses.
They function as adjectives in a sentence.
They function to link dependent clauses to independent clauses.
Rewrite the sentence using a conjunction: 'She is tired. She will not go to the gym.'
She is tired, and she will go to the gym.
She is tired; therefore, she will go to the gym.
She is tired, so she will not go to the gym.
She is tired, but she will go to the gym.
Identify the conjunction in the sentence: 'Neither the rain nor the snow stopped us.'
but
or
and
nor
Which conjunction would best complete the sentence: 'I will call you ___ I arrive.' (when, and, but)
if
when
because
although
Correct the error: 'He is tall, so he can play basketball, but he is not good at it.'
He is tall, so he has the potential to play basketball, but he is not good at it.
He is tall, so he should be good at basketball, but he prefers soccer.
He is tall, so he plays basketball well, but he is not interested in it.
He is short, so he cannot play basketball, but he is very good at it.
What is the difference between coordinating and subordinating conjunctions?
Coordinating conjunctions connect independent clauses only; subordinating conjunctions connect equal elements.
Coordinating conjunctions are used to start sentences; subordinating conjunctions are used in the middle.
Coordinating conjunctions connect equal elements; subordinating conjunctions connect dependent and independent clauses.
Coordinating conjunctions are always single words; subordinating conjunctions are always phrases.
