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.
What is the function of a correlative conjunction? What makes a correlative conjunction different from the others? Be specific.
ANSWER: Correlative conjunctions combine words, phrases and clauses, but contain 2 words.
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
Identify the correlative conjunctions in the sentence.
Both the humming bird and blue jay sing a beautiful melody.
ANSWER: Both, and
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
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
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.
Identify the correlative conjunction in the sentence.
The Jones' could decide whether to invest in the Tesla or Ferrari.
ANSWER: whether...or
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
Identify the correlative conjunction in the sentence.
The chief recommended either ham or sausage when choosing the best pizza topping.
ANSWER: either...or
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.