Coordinating Conjunctions Quiz

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction? a) and b) because c) although d) therefore

• d

• b

• a

• c

In a compound sentence, coordinating conjunctions are used to join: a) two independent clauses b) a dependent clause and an independent clause c) two dependent clauses d) a noun and a verb

• c) two dependent clauses

• d) a noun and a verb.

• a) two independent clauses

• b) a dependent clause and an independent clause

Choose the correct coordinating conjunction to complete the sentence: I wanted to go to the party, _______ my parents didn't allow me. a) but b) so c) because d) or

• so

• because

• but

• or

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction? a) if b) when c) or d) while

• c

• d

• b

• a

In a complex sentence, coordinating conjunctions are used to join: a) two independent clauses b) a dependent clause and an independent clause c) two dependent clauses d) a noun and a verb

• a) two independent clauses

• b) a dependent clause and an independent clause

• c) two dependent clauses

• d) a noun and a verb.

Choose the correct coordinating conjunction to complete the sentence: She is tired, _______ she wants to go for a walk. a) and b) but c) so d) or

• d) or

• c) so

• a) and

• b) but

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction? a) because b) although c) therefore d) unless

• c) therefore

• d) unless

• a) because

• b) although

In a compound-complex sentence, coordinating conjunctions are used to join: a) two independent clauses b) a dependent clause and an independent clause c) two dependent clauses d) a noun and a verb

• c) two dependent clauses

• b) a dependent clause and an independent clause

• d) a noun and a verb.

• a) two independent clauses

Choose the correct coordinating conjunction to complete the sentence: I like tea, _______ I also like coffee. a) but b) so c) because d) or

• a) but

• c) because

• b) so

• d) or

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction? a) if b) when c) or d) while

• c) or

• d) while

• b) when

• a) if