Conjunctions

Definition of a Conjunction

100

What is a Conjunction?

A Conjunction is a word that connects two different phrases in a sentence.

200

Does the Conjunction always connect two Independent Clauses?

No, it can also connect one Dependent Clause and one Independent Clause.

300

Is it possible for a Conjunction to connect two Dependent Clauses?

No, a Conjunction can only connect two Independent Clauses or one Independent Clause and one Dependent Clause.

400

How many types of Conjunctions are there?

There are only 2 types of Conjunctions: Subordinating Conjunctions and Coordinating Conjunctions.

Subordinating Conjunctions

100

What is a Subordinating Conjunction?

A Subordinating Conjunction is a type of Conjunction that connects one Independent Clause and one Dependent Clause.

200

What is the acronym used for remembering some of the Subordinating Conjunctions?

AAAWWUBBIS: After, although, as, while, when, until, because, before, if, since

300

Are the Subordinating Conjunctions in the acronym the only Subordinating Conjunctions or are there more.

No; other than the Subordinating Conjunctions in the acronym, there are many more and the acronym is only used to remember some of the Subordinating Conjunctions.

400

Which of the following is not a Subordinating Conjunction:

A: After

B: Until

C: If

D: Sense

D: Sense (Since is a Subordinating Conjunction but Sense is not)

Coordinating Conjunctions

100

What is a Coordinating Conjunction?

A Coordinating Conjunction is a type of Conjunction that connects two Dependent Clauses.

200

What is the acronym used for remembering the Coordinating Conjunctions?

The acronym used for remembering the Coordinating Conjunctions is FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.

300

Are the Coordinating Conjunctions in the acronym the only Coordinating Conjunctions or are there more?

There are only seven Coordinating Conjunctions; for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so, which are all stated in the acronym.

400

Which of the following is not a Coordinating Conjunction?

A: For

B: Or

C: So

D: If

D: If is not one of the Coordinating Conjunctions. (If is a Subordinating Conjunction)

Independent and Dependent Clauses

100

What is an Independent Clause?

An Independent Clause is a Clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence: it expresses a complete thought.

200

What is a Dependent Clause?

A Dependent Clause is a Clause that can not stand alone as a complete sentence: it does not express a complete thought.

300

Which of these examples is a Dependent Clause?

A: Susie hurriedly ran to school.

B: The bird swiftly flew onto the tree.

C: After the brilliant show ended,

D: The audience gave a standing ovation.

C: "After the brilliant show ended," This Clause does not express a complete thought and is therefore a Dependent Clause.

400

Which of these examples is a Independent Clause?

A: If you travel the world with me,

B: Unless you eat your vegetables,

C: Because I laughed,

D: I want to travel around the world.

D: "I want to travel around the world." This Clause expresses a complete thought and is therefore a Independent Clause.