They helped him find a job when his training was through. These types of conjunctions are described in more detail in the f. Determine which one of your answer choices is being used as a subordinating conjunction. Jan 21, 2020 a coordinating conjunction is a conjunction or connecting word that joins two similarly constructed andor syntactically equal words, phrases, or clauses within a sentence. Using conjunctions a conjunction is a word that is used to combine sentences, phrases, or words. Oct 30, 2019 a comprehensive database of more than 50 conjunction quizzes online, test your knowledge with conjunction quiz questions. A coordinating conjunction is characterized by having an independent clause subject and verb on both sides of the coordinating conjunction. Test your understanding of conjunctions with this grammar exercise. And you dont need to worry about the name coordinating conjunctions, well get to that later. Conjunctions are words that join sentences, clauses, phrases, or words. Correlative conjunctions 1 practice write your answers on the lines and then print this page. Basic coordinating conjunctions exercise complete the sentences by choosing the best coordinating conjunction for each space.
Our online conjunction trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking some of the top conjunction quizzes. This is a free multiplechoice quiz that you can do online or print out. Seven coordinating conjunctions are discussed in depth in this video. And or but nor so for yet subordinating conjunctions these are only a few. This activity was created by a quia web subscriber. They are used to connect two or more words, phrases or clauses. Test your students knowledge of ela with turtle diary s identifying the conjunction as coordinating or subordinating part 3 quiz. A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses that are independent or of equal rank.
In this lesson, youll learn what a coordinating conjunction is and how to use coordinating conjunctions to vary your sentence structure and make your writing more interesting. Coordinating conjunctions a coordinating conjunction joins parts of a sentence words, clauses that are grammatically equal. Paying attention to the expressions used in the following sentences, fill in the blanks with the words or, nor, but also, or and. Identifying the conjunction as coordinating or subordinating. Be sure that a main clause follows the coordinating conjunction. Or although because we had an umbrella, we got extremely wet. A i ran two miles more than normal today, so i am going to have. Coordinating conjunctions reference, practice, task cards. Twitter share english exercise coordinating conjunctions created by anonyme with the test builder. Test your students knowledge of ela with turtle diary s combining sentences with correlative conjunctions quiz.
The other six specific coordinating conjunctions are also examined with multiple examples showing how the sentences meaning is determined by which word is used. The vaal river is one of the major rivers in south africa but the runoff is not constant which means that large dams have to be built store water for use. Learn correlative conjunctions with free interactive flashcards. We connect them with fanboys, however, so that we dont spit out all our sentences like robots. The newspaper reporter refused to say who gave her the secret information. They may join two similar parts of speech, such as two adjectives, two verbs, or two nouns. Use these seven subordinate conjunctions to combine sentences in each question. Coordinating conjunctions always connect phrases, words, and clauses.
Coordinating conjunctions but so or and coordinating conjunctions join words, phrases, or independent clauses of a sentence together. Determine if each sentence is punctuated correctly true or not false. Con002 conjunctions and linking words english grammar. Conjunctions are words that join parts of the sentence. T he subor dinat e c onjuncti on recognize a subordinate conjunction when you see one. This quiz worksheet looks at correlative conjunctions, with questions measuring your fundamental knowledge of them as well as your ability to apply and identify them. Combining sentences with correlative conjunctions quiz. If the conjunction connects two equal parts of a sentence, a comma comes before it. List of conjunctions used in english conjunctions join words, phrases and clauses together. And this is how we remember the coordinating conjunctions. Type in all of your answers using the word list below and then click on check answers. Its a good idea to use the mnemonic fanboys to memorize coordinating conjunctions so youll never forget them. Coordinating conjunctions are not transitional expressions like for example or first of.
You can combine two when a compound sentence is joined together with a coordinating conjunction for, and, nor, but, or, yet so, add a comma before a coordinating conjunction. Use this option only when it makes the flow of your ideas more effective. Do not use a comma after the coordinating conjunction. Coordinating conjunctions unite two independent clauses and subordinating conjunctions join one dependent clause and one independent clause. This article provides a brief overview of the different types of conjunctions and their function in sentences. Combine the following sentences with a coordinating conjunction 1 she went to work. Six different ways to use one of the most common coordinating conjunctionsandare discussed and illustrated. Coordinating conjunctions reference, practice, task cards l.
Coordinating conjunctions are used to join two or more words, phrases, or independent clauses. Subordinating conjunctions are used to connect a complete idea independent clause and an incomplete idea dependent or subordinate clause. The three most common conjunctions are and, but, and or. Part two identifying subordinating conjunctions directions. Select the appropriate conjunctions to complete the sentences. But what im going to talk about today is a mnemonic, or a memory aide, called fanboys. A subordinating conjunction is used at the beginning of a subordinate clause or dependent clause. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually.
Coordinating conjunctions exercise choose the correct conjunction. Zak and rick emphatically agreed that lil biggy was the greatest rapper ever. Coordinating conjunctions are words like and, or, and but that connect two elements of the same kind. This batch of mushroom stew is savory and delicious. But choosing the right conjunction makes the logic of your thoughts clear. After although as as if as long as because before even if even though if once provided since so that that though till unless until what when whenever wherever whether while. The use of conjunctions by children with typical language. Apr 26, 2017 conjunctions are words like as, since, because, when, before, and, but, though and if.
Which of the following statements is grammatically incorrect. A list of conjunctions coordinating conjunctions there are seven. Prepare them to get excited about learning as they move to harder topics. Methods this is a transversal, quantitative and retrospective study. Choose from 220 different sets of correlative conjunctions flashcards on quizlet. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. Do not use a coordinating conjunction to begin every sentence. Writers will often use conjunctions to combine two short sentences into one longer sentence. Online quiz to test your understanding of english conjunctions. Independent clauses are so called because each of them can stand on its own as a sentence. Jane sent in her applications and waited for a call from the hr office. To remember the coordinating conjunctions, use the acronym fanboys f or a nd n or b ut o r y et s o. The coordinating conjunctions in english are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and somany remember these with the mnemonic f. Correlative conjunctions and starting sentences arts and humanities grammar parts of speech.
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