Quiz 8. Conjunctions

Which types of conjunctions are used to connect two independent clauses of equal importance? (two options)

• Subordinating conjunctions

• Correlative conjunctions

• Coordinating conjunctions

• Conjunctive adverbs

What is the primary function of subordinating conjunctions?

• To indicate a cause-and-effect relationships

• To connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance

• To show contrast or contradiction

• To join a dependent clause to an independent clause

Which of the following is not a characteristic of correlative conjunctions?

• They are used in pairs

• They connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance

• They can show addition or choice

• They can be used to join independent clauses

Which type of conjunctions is essential for forming complex sentences?

• Coordinating conjunctions

• Correlative conjunctions

• Subordinating conjunctions

• Conjunctive adverbs

Which of the following is not a characteristic of coordinating conjunctions?

• They connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance

• They include conjunctions such as "and", "but", "or", "so"

• They are used to show cause and effect relationships

• They are the most common type of conjunctions in English

What is the meaning of the coordinating conjunction 'for'?

• It explains reason or purpose

• It indicates effect, result or consequence

• It shows contrast

• It presents an alternative or a choice

What are the main types of conjunctions?

• Coordinating, conjunctive, and subordinating

• Coordinating, subordinating, and correlative

• Subordinating, conjunctive, and prepositive

• Correlative, conjunctive, and prepositive

What is the key difference between conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs?

• Conjunctions can connect dependent and independent clauses, while conjunctive adverbs cannot

• Conjunctive adverbs require a comma or semicolon before them, while conjunctions do not

• Conjunctions are more commonly used in formal writing, while conjunctive adverbs are more common in informal speech

• Conjunctions indicate a logical relationship between clauses, while conjunctive adverbs indicate a temporal relationship

What distinguishes subordinating conjunction from coordinating conjunctions?

• Subordinating conjunctions connect independent clauses, while coordinating conjunctions connect dependent clauses

• Subordinating conjunctions indicate a hierarchical relationship between clauses, whereas coordinating conjunctions denote equality

• Subordinating conjunctions are more commonly used in formal writing, while coordinating conjunctions are more prevalent in informal speech

• Subordinating conjunctions introduce adverbial clauses, while coordinating conjunctions introduce noun or adjective clauses

What relationships can subordinating conjunctions express? (more than one option)

• Casualty

• Conditionality

• Equal clauses

• Concession