Coordinating Conjunctions & Transitions Test

Coordinating conjunctions connect independent clauses. 

• correct

• incorrect

The comma goes _______ the coordinating conjunction.

• after
• before

The desert is a harsh environment, ________ certain plants flourish in the desert.

• because

• although

• yet

Tom could watch the movie, ________ he might just go to bed early.

• but

• so

• and

Tom wanted to go to the concert, ________ he didn't have enough money.

• and

• but

• because

Samantha reads books frequently, _______ she aims to improve her vocabulary.

• but

• so

• and

• for

She has a test tomorrow, _______ she is studying hard tonight.

• but

• so

• or

It is said that the creator of the epic The Odyssey was not sighted. but, is this statement about Homer true?

• incorrect

• correct

Which coordinating conjunction FANBOYS word best fits this sentence?

She didn't want to go to the movies, ___ she decided to stay home and read a book.

• for

• and

• but

• yet

• so

What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

• For, And, Nor, But, Yet, Since
• Finally, After, Neither, Once, Yet, Since
• For, And, Nor, Because, Or, Yet, So
• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So