Grammar Mastery: Conjunction Types Quiz

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1. In the sentence "Although he was late, he still joined the game," what type of conjunction is "Although"?

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"Although" introduces a dependent clause that expresses contrast. This clause cannot stand alone, making "Although" a subordinating conjunction.

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Grammar Mastery: Conjunction Types Quiz - Quiz

Understanding conjunctions is essential for building clear and logical sentences. In this conjunction types quiz, you’ll explore coordinating, subordinating, and correlative conjunctions and learn how each type connects ideas differently. You’ll analyze sentence structures, identify relationships between clauses, and apply the correct conjunction based on meaning. Each question strengthens you... see moregrasp of sentence construction and helps you create smoother, more effective writing.
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2. Which type of conjunction is used in this sentence: "Both my brother and my sister play chess"?

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"Both" and "and" work together as a pair to join two nouns. Because these paired conjunctions must appear together, this is a correlative conjunction.

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3. Which sentence uses a subordinating conjunction?

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The conjunction "because" introduces a dependent clause showing reason. This makes it a subordinating conjunction, unlike the other sentences, which use coordinating or correlative conjunctions.

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4. Which sentence correctly uses a correlative conjunction pair?

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"Both...and" correctly appears before the two items being joined: cousin and aunt. The other options use incorrect or mismatched pairs.

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5. You want to join two ideas that are equal and could stand alone as sentences. Which conjunction should you choose?

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Coordinating conjunctions join ideas of equal importance, including independent clauses. They do not create dependence like subordinating conjunctions, nor do they require pairs like correlative conjunctions.

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6. Which words are coordinating conjunctions in the sentence: "We can go to the park or the pool, but we cannot do both, so decide now"?

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"Or," "but," and "so" are coordinating conjunctions from FANBOYS. They join equal ideas and do not create dependent clauses.

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7. Which words are subordinating conjunctions?

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"Because," "while," and "although" all introduce dependent clauses. "And" is coordinating, and "either" is part of a correlative pair, not subordinating.

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8. Which are complete correlative conjunction pairs?

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Correlative conjunctions must come in pairs such as either…or, both…and, and neither…nor. The other options do not form correlative pairs.

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9. "But" joins two ideas of equal importance in the sentence.

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"But" connects two independent clauses that can stand alone. This makes it a coordinating conjunction joining equal ideas.

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10. A subordinating conjunction can join two independent clauses without making one dependent.

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Subordinating conjunctions always make one clause dependent. They cannot join two fully independent clauses without changing their structure.

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11. In a correlative conjunction pair, each word works fine alone.

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Correlative conjunctions must appear together. Using only one word leaves the structure incomplete, so the statement is false.

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12. The word "and" is a subordinating conjunction.

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"And" joins equal ideas. It does not create dependent clauses and is therefore a coordinating conjunction.

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13. Fill in with a coordinating conjunction: "I will finish my homework, _____ I will help you with yours."

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This sentence joins two equal actions. "And" is the coordinating conjunction that shows the second action happens in addition to the first.

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14. Fill in with a correlative conjunction pair: "_____ you study hard _____ you may not pass the test."

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The pair either…or shows two connected possibilities. Correlative conjunctions must appear together to link the two clauses correctly.

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15. Fill in with a subordinating conjunction: "We wore our coats _____ it was cold outside."

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The word "because" introduces a reason clause that depends on the main clause. This makes it the correct subordinating conjunction.

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16. Which type of conjunction is used in this sentence: "You can have pizza or pasta for dinner"?

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The word "or" is a single-word conjunction that joins two equal choices: pizza and pasta. Both nouns have the same importance. It does not create dependence between clauses and is not part of a pair like either...or. This makes it a coordinating conjunction.

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17. What type of conjunction is the word "but" in this sentence: "I wanted to go outside, but it started raining"?

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"But" joins two independent clauses that can each stand alone: the desire to go outside and the fact that it started raining. Because it joins equal ideas and shows contrast, it is a coordinating conjunction.

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18. Which type of conjunction is underlined: "We stayed home because it was snowing" (because)?

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"Because" introduces a dependent clause that cannot stand alone. It explains the reason for the main clause, which makes it a subordinating conjunction.

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19. Which type of conjunction is used: "Either you finish your homework, or you cannot play video games"?

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"Either" and "or" work together as a matched pair. Correlative conjunctions always come in pairs and link parallel ideas, so this sentence uses a correlative conjunction.

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20. In the sentence "She is tired yet happy," what type of conjunction is the word "yet"?

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"Yet" shows contrast between two equal ideas—being tired and being happy. Both parts describe the same person, and neither is dependent on the other. This makes "yet" a coordinating conjunction.

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In the sentence "Although he was late, he still joined the game," what...
Which type of conjunction is used in this sentence: "Both my brother...
Which sentence uses a subordinating conjunction?
Which sentence correctly uses a correlative conjunction pair?
You want to join two ideas that are equal and could stand alone as...
Which words are coordinating conjunctions in the sentence: "We can go...
Which words are subordinating conjunctions?
Which are complete correlative conjunction pairs?
"But" joins two ideas of equal importance in the sentence.
A subordinating conjunction can join two independent clauses without...
In a correlative conjunction pair, each word works fine alone.
The word "and" is a subordinating conjunction.
Fill in with a coordinating conjunction: "I will finish my homework,...
Fill in with a correlative conjunction pair: "_____ you study hard...
Fill in with a subordinating conjunction: "We wore our coats _____ it...
Which type of conjunction is used in this sentence: "You can have...
What type of conjunction is the word "but" in this sentence: "I wanted...
Which type of conjunction is underlined: "We stayed home because it...
Which type of conjunction is used: "Either you finish your homework,...
In the sentence "She is tired yet happy," what type of conjunction is...
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