Coordinated conjunctions Evaluation
Andrea Mendez Coordinated conjunctions Evaluation
Part 1: Read and match
Match the coordinated conjunction to its use.
adds negative information
yet
so
can join opposite ideas
shows contrast or joins opposites
but
nor
adds information
and
results or consequences
for
give choice
or
reson or purpose
Part 2: Select the correct answer for each question or sentence.
1. Which word is a coordinating conjunction?
cat
and
jump
red
2.Which of the following is an example of a coordinating conjunction?
because
although
yet
3.What is the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: She wants to go to the beach, but she has to study.
wants
beach
but
study
4.What is the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: I want to go to the party, and I want to bring a friend.
want
party
and
friend
5.Which of the following is not a coordinating conjunction?
for
nor
yet
while
6.What is the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: She likes pizza, but she loves pasta.
likes
pizza
but
pasta
7.Which of the following sentences uses a coordinating conjunction correctly?
I want to go to the movies, I also want to go to the store.
I want to ride my bike, so I will walk instead.
I want to go to the park, and I want to go to the mall.
I want to eat lunch, because I am not hungry.
8.What is the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: He wanted to go to the concert, but he didn't have enough money.
wanted
concert
but
money
9.Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?
when
where
so
while
10.Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence: My sister loves playing soccer, _______ my brother prefers basketball.
and
but
or
so
11.Which conjunction should be used to connect the following sentences: I like to swim. I like to surf.
and
but
or
so
12.Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence: I need to buy bread, _______ I also need to buy milk.
and
but
or
so
13.Which conjunction should be used to connect the following sentences: She studied hard for the exam. She passed the exam with flying colors.
and
but
or
so
14.Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence: I want to go to the beach, _______ it is raining.
and
but
or
so
15.Which conjunction should be used to connect the following sentences: He loves pizza. He hates vegetables.
and
but
or
so
Part 3: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate coordinated conjunction (and, but, or, so, yet).
1.She wanted to go to the party, _____ her parents said she couldn't.
2.He is smart _____ hardworking, which makes him successful.
3.Would you like tea _____ coffee?
4.I was tired, _____ I stayed up late to finish my homework.
5.He didn't study for the test, _____ he still managed to get a good grade.
6.It's raining outside, _____ we'll have to take an umbrella.
7.She likes playing basketball, _____ she enjoys swimming.
8.I can't decide whether to have pizza _____ pasta.
Part 4: Identifying Simple and Compound Sentences
Instructions: Identify whether the following sentences are simple or compound.
1.The cat meowed and the dog barked.
Compound
simple
2.She read a book, but she didn't understand it.
Compound
simple
3.My brother loves soccer.
Compound
simple
4.I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.
Compound
simple
5.The rain stopped, so we went for a walk.
Compound
simple
Part 5: Forming Compound Sentences
Instructions: Re-write the sentences to combine the two simple sentences to form a compound sentence using a coordinated conjunction.
She loves to dance. She enjoys singing.
2.He was tired. He stayed up late to finish his project.
3.I wanted to go out. It was raining.
4.I like apples. I like oranges.
5.They passed the test with a good grade. They studied all week.
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