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.
TRUE or FALSE? Commas are used every time coordinating conjunctions are used.
ANSWER: FALSE - commas are only needed when to separate two independent clauses
What is the acronym to remember coordinating conjunctions?
What does it stand for?
ANSWER: FANBOYS
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
What is the function of a subordinating conjunction? Be specific.
ANSWER: links an independent and dependent clause together
Place the comma in the correct part of the sentence.
She was a friendly girl yet she had anger management issues.
ANSWER: She was a friendly girl, yet she had anger management issues.
Complete the sentence with the correct coordinating conjunction.
The sun's shimmer settled across the lake, ___ it was dawn.
ANSWER: for
Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence.
Kim was preparing for the exam whereas Kayla was procrastinating at the mall.
ANSWER: whereas
Place the comma in the correct part of the sentence.
Orion is very strong because he works out.
ANSWER: Orion is very strong because he works out.
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.
Irene decided to go to Korea
the school year was over.
ANSWER: [since, once, etc]
Irene decided to go to Korea, since the school year was over.
Which sentence needs a comma?
1) While I went to the store I realized I forgot my wallet
2) He enjoys being outside even though he has allergies.
3) Susan wanted fruit but not blueberries.
ANSWER: 1) While I went to the store, I realized I forgot my wallet.
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
Rearrange the sentence to include a comma.
Kate needed to go to the store unless she already had milk in the fridge.
ANSWER: Unless she already had milk in the fridge, Kate needed to go to the store.