Multiple Choice
Which word is a coordinating conjunction?
A. Because
B. But
C. Since
D. Therefore
B
I could walk to school, ___ I might be late.
A. or
B. because
C. and
D. for
A
“So” is a coordinating conjunction that shows cause and effect. True / False
TRUE
Choose the best transition to begin a conclusion:
A. For example,
B. On the other hand,
C. To sum up,
D. In contrast,
C
I was tired, or I took a nap.
Correction: ____________________________________________
I was tired, so I took a nap.
I want pizza, ___ I don’t want soda.
A. so
B. or
C. but
D. and
C
It was raining, ___ we stayed indoors.
A. or
B. so
C. but
D. yet
B
The sentence “I like apples, and I like oranges” uses the conjunction to show contrast. TRUE/FALSE
Which of these transition words adds information?
A. Furthermore
B. Although
C. Instead
D. Even though
The kids laughed, and played in the yard.
Correction:___________________________________
The kids laughed and played in the yard.
Choose the best coordinating conjunction:
I was hungry, ___ I made a sandwich.
A. or
B. because
C. so
D. although
C
She wanted to go swimming, ___ the pool was closed.
A. because
B. but
C. so
D. or
B
A comma is not needed when "and" connects just two words (e.g., "milk and cookies"). TRUE/FALSE
TRUE
Choose the correct use of a transition:
A. He was late. Therefore, he missed the bus.
B. He was late; because he missed the bus.
C. He was late. But he missed the bus.
D. He was late and he missed the bus, however.
A
They went to the park, because it was fun.
Correction: _____________________________________________________
They went to the park, and it was fun.
What is the purpose of the conjunction “but”?
A. To add ideas
B. To show time
C. To show contrast
D. To show cause
C
He studied hard, ___ he still failed the quiz.
A. yet
B. because
C. and
D. so
A
In the sentence "I was late, so I missed the bus," the comma is used correctly. TRUE/FALSE
What kind of relationship does “meanwhile” show?
A. Cause and effect
B. Comparison
C. Sequence or time
D. Contrast
D
She studied hard, so she failed the test.
Correction: _____________________________________________________
She studied hard, but/yet she failed the test.
Which of these transitions best shows a result?
A. Therefore
B. Although
C. Meanwhile
D. First
A
We cleaned the house, ___ Mom was happy.
A. or
B. yet
C. so
D. although
C
You must put a comma before “and” in this sentence: “He likes reading and writing.” TRUE/FALSE
FALSE
Which transition word best shows contrast? *saying a different thing from what you said before*
A. Similarly
B. As a result
C. However
D. Then
C
I love chocolate ice cream, and vanilla too.
Correction:___________________________________
I love chocolate ice cream and vanilla.