Coordinating Conjunctions
Complete the sentence with the correct coordinating conjunction.
He was very tired, ___ he persevered through the day.
ANSWER: but or yet
Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence below.
Jennie opened the door so the cat could come inside since it was raining.
ANSWER: Since
What makes a correlative conjunction different from the other types?
ANSWER: Correlative conjunctions come in pairs.
The italicized words in the sentence below are conjunctions. Tell what type.
You can either stay here or go back.
ANSWER: Correlative Conjunctions
Fix the sentence.
I either like nor dislike coffee.
ANSWER: I neither like nor dislike coffee.
What is the acronym to remember coordinating conjunctions?
What does it stand for?
ANSWER: FANBOYS
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence below.
He couldn't finish the project because he was missing important information
ANSWER: Because
Identify the correlative conjunctions in the sentence.
Both the humming bird and blue jay sing a beautiful melody.
ANSWER: Both, and
The italicized word in the sentence below is a conjunction. Tell what type.
She was a quiet girl yet she had many friends.
ANSWER: Coordinating Conjunction
Fix the sentence.
I will either go for a hike nor stay home and watch TV.
ANSWER: I will either go for a hike or stay home and watch TV.
Choose the word that is the coordinating conjunction in the sentence below.
The sun's shimmer settled across the lake, for 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
Complete the sentence with the correct correlative conjunction.
___ the young men, ___ the women in the marathon could keep up with the speedy elders.
ANSWER: Neither, nor
The italicized word in the sentence below is a conjunction. Tell what type.
Orion is very strong because he works out.
ANSWER: Subordinating Conjunction
Identify the conjunction used in the sentence. What kind of conjunction is it?
The dog had been sleeping even though there was noisy construction happening outside.
ANSWER: even though; subordinating conjunction
Identify the coordinating conjunction in the sentence.
Billy couldn't decide if he wanted homemade salad, or to buy takeout for dinner.
ANSWER: Or
Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence below.
Whenever I see that bird, I think of my childhood.
ANSWER: Whenever
Identify the correlative conjunction in the sentence.
The Jones' could decide whether to invest in the Tesla or Ferrari.
ANSWER: whether...or
The italicized word in the sentence below is a conjunction. Tell what type.
He enjoys being outside even though he has allergies.
ANSWER: Subordinating Conjunction
Is the bolded word a conjunction in this sentence?
The dog was tired, yet he still wanted to play.
ANSWER: Yes, it is a coordinating conjunction.
Identify the coordinating conjunction in the sentence.
Jennie opened the door so the cat could come inside since it was raining.
ANSWER: so
Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence.
If the team works hard, the prize will be given.
ANSWER: if
Identify the correlative conjunction in the sentence.
The chef recommended either ham or sausage when choosing the best pizza topping.
ANSWER: either...or
The italicized word in the sentence below is a conjunction. Tell what type.
She studied hard, so she passed the test
ANSWER: Coordinating Conjunction
Is the bolded word a conjunction in this sentence?
The dog had played all day but was not tired yet.
ANSWER: No - in this sentence 'yet' is not being used as a conjunction.