Coordinating Conjunction
In each of the
following sentences, circle the coordinating conjunction.
1.
The litter of puppies was calm yet noisy when I peered into the
crate.
2.
You or I should make sure the smoke alarm batteries are changed.
3.
We took the local roads to the city for we knew the expressway
would have traffic.
4.
The dancer moved with great fluidity yet without passion.
5.
Ken and Rona arrived early so they could get good seats for the
symphony.
6.
Rhonda wanted to go back to finish her degree in nursing, so she
freed up three evenings a week for her classes.
7.
Last week's weather was rainy, but the forecast is calling for
sunny skies this week.
8.
He shivered, for the pool water was cold.
9.
For lunch you need a sandwich or salad, not just junk food.
10. The hikers were tired
but eager to move on.
Correlative Conjunctions
Insert acceptable
correlative conjunctions into the following sentences.
11. She has _____ six
_____ seven years of service with us.
12. _____ Stanley _____
Josh play drums.
13. _____ you decide on
the red _____ choose the blue makes no difference to me.
14. Caroline_____ forgot
where Matt lives,_____ lost his cell phone number.
15. _____ Holly will have
to try harder _____ she will have to move down to a different level.
16. This lemon chiffon pie
is _____ creamy_____ low-calorie.
17. _____ you call the
hall to make the arrangements _____ you risk losing your $100 deposit.
18. It is unclear _____
the cable bill will come on time _____ I will have to go to the office to pay
it.
19. The fee includes _____
drinks _____ gratuity at this establishment.
20. At the birthday party,
Kim served _____barbecued ribs _____ steak.
Subordinating Conjunctions
Create a new sentence
by making one sentence an independent clause and the other one a dependent
clause. Use a subordinating conjunction
at the beginning of the depended clause.
21. Soccer is becoming
popular. Baseball is all the rage.
22. The sailboat was
stranded. There was not enough wind.
23. Louise will sleep
soundly. Her alarm clock has gone off.
24. The horse won't get
out of its stall. You lock the door.
25. Dr. Kroger has high
expectations of his students. They work hard.
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