Coordinating Conjunctions
Complete the sentence with the correct coordinating conjunction.
He was very tired, ___ he persevered through the day.
ANSWER: but or yet
Name 5 subordinating conjunctions.
ANSWER: after, as, when, whenever, while, till, unless, because, before, if, since, though, although etc.
Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence:
You can either go to the beach or have a picnic in the park.
ANSWER: or
What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction? Be specific.
ANSWER: links an independent and dependent clause together
Combine the clauses using a coordinating conjunction:
She is good at dancing ___ singing.
ANSWER: She is good at dancing and singing.
Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence.
Before I eat dinner, I like to have dessert.
ANSWER: before
Identify the coordinating conjunction in the sentence.
Billy couldn't decide if he wanted homemade salad, or to buy takeout for dinner.
ANSWER: Or
Combine the clauses with a subordinating conjunction.
I will go outside to play
my mom says it's okay.
ANSWER: [if]
I will go outside to play if my mom says it's okay.
Identify the coordinating conjunction in the sentence.
Jennie opened the door, so the cat could go inside.
ANSWER: so
Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence.
If the team works hard, the prize will be given.
ANSWER: if