Coordinating Conjunctions
What coordinating conjunction best completes this sentence: “I like apples, ___ I don’t like oranges”?
a) and
b) nor
c) but
d) so
C) BUT
"But" is used to show a contrast between two ideas
Call me ___ you get home.
When, before, after
An animal with black and white stripes that lives in Africa.
Zebra
A big boat that sails on the ocean.
Ship
In the Disney movie Frozen, what is the name of Elsa’s sister?
Anna
Fix this: “He likes cake so he doesn’t like pie.”
a) and
b) but
c) nor
b) but
"But" is used to show a contrast between two ideas
I didn’t go to the party ___ I was feeling sick.
Because or Since
A tool you use to cut paper, with sharp blades.
Scissors
A tool with bristles used for cleaning or painting.
Brush
What is the in-game currency used to buy virtual items and services in Roblox called?
Robux
I forgot my homework, ____ I got a zero.
So
I brush my teeth ___ I go to bed.
Before
A game where you put pieces together to make a picture
Puzzle
The noise made when something hits water.
Splash
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
a) Atlantic
b) Indian
c) Pacific
c) Pacific
Connect these sentences using a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, etc.)
- Amy is brave
- Emily is shy
Emily is shy BUT Amy is brave
"But" is used to show a contrast between two ideas.
What subordinating conjunction would you use to show a reason in the sentence: “___ it was raining, we stayed inside.”?
a) Because
b) Although
c) Unless
d) If
a) Because
A long green vegetable that looks like a cucumber and is often cooked or grilled.
Zucchini
The hard outside of a snail or a crab, often found on the beach.
Shell
Which city hosted the Summer Olympics in 2024?
a) Beijing
b) Paris
c) Los Angeles
d) Tokyo
b) Paris
We cleaned the kitchen, _____ vacuumed the living room.
And
___ you finish your homework, you can watch TV.
After, Once, When
A type of music that started in New Orleans, known for its lively rhythm and use of saxophone.
Jazz
To move something quickly back and forth.
Shake
Who is the all-time leading goal scorer for the Brazilian national soccer team?
a) Neymar
b) Ronaldo
c) Pele
d) Mbappe
a) Neymar