Conjunctions
What is a conjunction?
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Examples: and, but, or.
What is the past tense of "to run"?
The past tense of "to run" is ran.
Where should the comma go in this sentence: "I bought apples oranges and bananas"?
A comma should be placed between "apples" and "oranges" in this sentence: "I bought apples, oranges, and bananas."
Provide an example of a subordinating conjunction.
An example of a subordinating conjunction is although.
Identify the future perfect tense of "to complete".
The future perfect tense of "to complete" is will have completed.
List three coordinating conjunctions.
Three coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor.
What is the present continuous tense of "to eat"?
The present continuous tense of "to eat" is am eating
How do you use a comma with an introductory clause?
A comma should be placed after the introductory clause: "After the meeting, we went to lunch."
What is the difference between "although" and "but"?
"Although I was tired, I stayed up late." (Difference between "although" and "but")
Change "I eat" to the past perfect tense.
"I had eaten before she arrived." (Changing "I eat" to the past perfect tense)
Use "and" in a complex sentence.
"She went to the store, and I stayed home."
What is the simple future tense of "to write"?
She will write a book on tomorrow.
Where should the comma go in this sentence: "She enjoys cooking her family and her dog"?
The comma should go after "cooking": "She enjoys cooking, her family, and her dog."
Give an example of a correlative conjunction.
An example of a correlative conjunction is either...or.
What are the three forms of the verb "to go"?
The three forms of the verb "to go" are:
Create a sentence using a conjunction to show contrast.
"She wanted to go to the beach, but it was raining."
What is the past continuous tense of "to swim"?
The past continuous tense of "to swim" is was swimming (for singular) or were swimming (for plural).
Explain the rules for using commas in a series.
In a series, commas are used to separate items: "I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and pears."
How does the usage of "neither...nor" differ from "either...or"?
Neither...nor" is used to join two negative alternatives, whereas "either...or" is used to present two choices, one of which is true.
What is the present perfect tense of "to see"?
The present perfect tense of "to see" is have/has seen.
Write a sentence using a conjunction that combines two independent clauses.
"I wanted to go, but I couldn’t."
What are the three perfect tenses?
Describe the comma placement for coordinating adjectives.
Commas are used between coordinating adjectives: "It was a long, tiring day."
In what situations would you use "whether...or"?
"Whether you win or lose, you must always try your best." (Usage of "whether...or")
What is the passive voice form of the verb "to eat"?
The passive voice form of the verb "to eat" is is eaten or was eaten depending on the tense.