Coordinating Conjunctions
Which word in the sentence is the coordinating conjunction?
The weather today will be cool, and it will be rainy.
and
Which word in the sentence is the subordinating conjunction?
Unless we study, we will not learn about subordinating conjunctions.
Unless
Which words in the sentence are the correlative conjunctions?
One of these two teams, either the Crows or the Knights will win the trophy.
either, or
Look at the italicized conjunction(s) in the sentence:
---Olivia baked banana bread and gave some to her neighbor.---
Which type of conjunction is being used in this sentence?
coordinating
What is the function of a coordinating conjunction?
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:You may have soup, or you may have salad.
a.)connecting a dependent clause to an independent clause
b.) connecting two words or two independent clauses to each other.
c.) join two ideas which balance each other
b.) connecting two words or two independent clauses to each other.
Which word in the sentence is the coordinating conjunction?
Jeremiah plays the violin well, but the trumpet is his favorite instrument
but
Which word in the sentence is the subordinating conjunction?
I want to go home because I want to read my favorite book.
because
Which words in the sentence are the correlative conjunctions?
That new statue is neither large nor lifelike.
neither, nor
Look at the italicized conjunction(s) in the sentence:
---If you don't mind, may I ask you a question?---
Which type of conjunction is being used in this sentence?
subordinating
What is the function of a subordinating conjunction?
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
While I was watching television, my mom was writing a letter.
a.)connecting a dependent clause to an independent clause
b.) connecting two words or two independent clauses to each other.
c.) join two ideas which balance each other
a.)connecting a dependent clause to an independent clause
Which word in the sentence is the coordinating conjunction?
You may have soup, or you may have salad.
OR
Which word in the sentence is the subordinating conjunction?
While I was watching television, my mom was writing a letter.
While
Which words in the sentence are the correlative conjunctions?
Neither you nor Caitlin needs to retake the test.
Neither/nor
Look at the italicized conjunction(s) in the sentence:
---Let's keep driving unless you would rather stop and eat now.---
Which type of conjunction is being used in this sentence?
subordinating
What is the function of a correlative conjunction?
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Neither you nor Caitlin needs to retake the test.
a.)connecting a dependent clause to an independent clause
b.) connecting two words or two independent clauses to each other.
c.) join two ideas which balance each other
c.) join two ideas which balance each other
Which coordinating conjunction best completes this sentence?
Nathan got an A on the spelling test,____ he had studied hard.
for
Which subordinating conjunction best completes this sentence?
_____ I did my homework, I went to my friend's house to play.
After
Which correlative conjunction pair best completes this sentence?
Lauren dislikes spicy foods, so she wants ______ the hot sauce _____ the salsa.
neither/ nor
Look at the italicized conjunction(s) in the sentence:
---Either Mrs. Kirk drinks Starbucks' coffee or she drinks water.---
Which type of conjunction is being used in this sentence?
correlative
Look at the italicized conjunction in the sentence:
---Let's keep driving unless you would rather stop and eat now.---
What is the function of the conjunction being used in this sentence?
a.)connecting a dependent clause to an independent clause
b.)connecting an independent clause to a dependent clause
c.)connecting two independent clauses
d.)join two ideas which balance each other
b.)connecting an independent clause to a dependent clause
Which coordinating conjunction best completes this sentence?
Mrs. Craddock did not set the table, ____ she dried the dishes later.
so
____ the doctor tells you to do something, you should do that.
If
Which correlative conjunction pair best completes this sentence?
Lilly, ______do your homework ______ set the table for supper.
either/or
Look at the italicized conjunction(s) in the sentence:
---The fussy children would not listen to Sara, nor would they settle down.---
Which type of conjunction is being used in this sentence?
coordinating
Look at the italicized conjunction in the sentence:
You may have soup, or you may have salad.
What is the function of the conjunction being used in this sentence?
a.)connecting a dependent clause to an independent clause
b.)connecting an independent clause to a dependent clause
c.)connecting two independent clauses
d.)join two ideas which balance each other
c.)connecting two independent clauses