Coordinating and Subordinating Conjunctions

Choose the correct subordinating conjunction that completes the sentence:

He took his children swimming _____ it was raining.

• although

• until

Choose the coordinating conjunction that best completes the sentence:

Henry waited for the bus,_________ it arrived on time.

• and

• or

Which of the following coordinating conjunctions best joins the two simple sentences:

Batman is successful in catching the criminals in Gotham City. He is considered a hero by many.

• so

• until

Choose the correct subordinating conjunction that completes the sentence:

Don't come ______ I call you to confirm l'm home.

• unless

• when

Choose the coordinating conjunction that best completes the sentence:

The baby cried all night, ____ no one was well rested in the

morning.

• so

• nor

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence:

They run every day, or they cycle.

Choose the coordinating conjunction that best completes the sentence:

My friend passed by today, ____ I wasn't home to see him.

• or

• but

Choose the coordinating conjunction that best completes the sentence:

We can study in the library ______ we can stay at home.

• but

• or

Choose the coordinating conjunction that best completes the sentence:

I like to play catch with my brother _____ he likes to play

catch with me too.

• and

• so

Choose the correct subordinating conjunction that completes the sentence:

I was sad to see the cookie jar empty _____ I opened it.

• when

• until