Coordinating Conjunctions
Identify the coordinating conjunctions and if they are joining words, phrases, or clauses:
She knew purple or white petunias would look best.
Or
Words
Identify the correlative conjunctions in the sentence:
Either math or science is Pablo's favorite subject.Identify the subordinate conjunction and the dependent clause:
As if one cat weren't enough, now there are three more on the deck.
As if
As if one cat weren't enough
Select the correct word to complete the sentence:
Jane's feet will become wet (unless/without) she wears boots.
Unless
Identify the interjection in the sentence:
Hey we can't find our tickets.
Identify the coordinating conjunctions and if they are joining words, phrases, or clauses:
The clouds rolled in, and the wind picked up.
And
Clauses
Identify the correlative conjunctions in the sentence:
Neither the beaker nor the slide was cleaned after the experiment.
Neither/nor
Identify the subordinate conjunction and the dependent clause:
As long as we feed the stray cats, they will continue to come to the back door.
As long as
As long as we feed the stray cats
Select the correct word to complete the sentence:
Don't leave (unless/without) checking on the forecast.
Without
Identify the interjection in the sentence:
Wow what a great finale.
Wow
Identify the coordinating conjunctions and if they are joining words, phrases, or clauses:
It rained heavily, so the flowers didn't need to be watered.
So
Clauses
Identify the correlative conjunctions in the sentence:
Whether you finish or not, please leave your worksheets on the desk.
Whether/or
Identify the subordinate conjunction and the dependent clause:
Provided that you can care for a pet, local shelters are a good place to look for a cat to adopt.
Provided that
Provided that you can care for a pet
Select the correct word to complete the sentence:
Meteorologists (as/like) John's dad are busy when it storms.
Like
Identify the interjection in the sentence:
Hooray the tickets were in my coat pocket.
Hooray
Identify the coordinating conjunctions and if they are joining words, phrases, or clauses:
Tanya tried to finish and to clean up before the storm.
And
Phrases
Identify the correlative conjunctions in the sentence:
Tom wants to ace both the exam and the race.Identify the subordinate conjunction and the dependent clause:
Jeff has always loved cats, while his sister prefers dogs.
While
While his sister prefers dogs
Select the correct word to complete the sentence:
The sky looks (as if/like) it might open at any minute.
As if
Identify the interjection in the sentence:
Hush talking is not permitted in the theater.
Hush
Identify the coordinating conjunctions and if they are joining words, phrases, or clauses:
It rained all afternoon and into the next day.
Phrases
Identify the correlative conjunctions in the sentence:
Tom was not only studying for the exam but also practicing for the big race.
Not only/but also
Identify the subordinate conjunction and the dependent clause:
Jeff took the kitten to the veterinarian before he adopted it.
Before
Before he adopted it
Select the correct word to complete the sentence:
Molly says it looks (as if/like) our game will be cancelled.
Like
Identify the interjection in the sentence:
Indeed the director is very talented.
Indeed