Multiple Choice Questions
Coordinating Conjunctions
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Q. 1
What is the function of a comma before a coordinating conjunction?
A
Joins independent clauses.B
Creates complex sentences.C
Separates dependent clauses.D
Indicates a pause and clarity when joining independent clauses.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 2
In the sentence, "They went to the beach, and they swam in the sea," which coordinating conjunction joins the two clauses?
A
InB
TheyC
SwamD
AndClick an option to check your answer
Q. 3
Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?
A
OrB
BecauseC
AlthoughD
MoreoverClick an option to check your answer
Q. 4
What do coordinating conjunctions primarily do in a sentence?
A
Connect elements of equal grammatical rank.B
Connect independent and dependent clauses.C
Create subordinate clauses.D
Introduce a complex sentence.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 5
What is a coordinating conjunction?
A
A type of punctuation used to separate clauses.B
A type of adverb indicating time.C
A word that introduces a dependent clause.D
A word used to connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal rank.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 6
How do coordinating conjunctions differ from subordinating conjunctions?
A
Subordinating conjunctions connect main ideas in a sentence.B
Subordinating conjunctions join independent clauses.C
Coordinating conjunctions connect dependent clauses.D
Coordinating conjunctions connect elements of equal rank, while subordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 7
What is the role of a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?
A
Separate independent clauses.B
Connect unrelated elements.C
Introduce dependent clauses.D
Create complex sentences.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 8
In the sentence, "She neither sang nor danced," which coordinating conjunction is used to present a negative choice?
A
OrB
AndC
SoD
NorClick an option to check your answer
Q. 9
In the sentence, "She wants pizza, and she also likes hamburgers," which coordinating conjunction connects the two clauses?
A
LikesB
AlsoC
AndD
SheClick an option to check your answer
Q. 10
Which coordinating conjunction is used to express contrast?
A
ButB
OrC
AndD
SoClick an option to check your answer
Q. 11
In the sentence, "He wanted to play basketball, but it started raining," which coordinating conjunction is used to show contrast?
A
ButB
WantedC
AndD
StartedClick an option to check your answer
Q. 12
What is the function of coordinating conjunctions in compound sentences?
A
Join unrelated elements.B
Introduce dependent clauses.C
Connect independent clauses.D
Create complex sentences.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 13
In the sentence, "She wanted to travel, yet she had no money," which coordinating conjunction is used to indicate contrast?
A
SheB
YetC
AndD
HadClick an option to check your answer
Q. 14
In the sentence, "I wanted to visit the museum, for it had a fascinating art collection," which coordinating conjunction is used to explain the reason for the visit?
A
ForB
ItC
WantedD
FascinatingClick an option to check your answer
Q. 15
Which of the following words is not a coordinating conjunction?
A
YetB
OrC
SoD
WhileClick an option to check your answer
Q. 16
Which of the following is not a coordinating conjunction?
A
ForB
YetC
AlthoughD
SoClick an option to check your answer
Q. 17
Which coordinating conjunction is used to present alternatives or choices in a sentence?
A
AndB
NorC
ButD
OrClick an option to check your answer
Q. 18
Which coordinating conjunction is used to express a reason or cause in a sentence?
A
NorB
SoC
OrD
YetClick an option to check your answer
Q. 19
What is the role of coordinating conjunctions in compound sentences?
A
Connect dependent clauses.B
Introduce independent clauses.C
Create complex sentences.D
Join two independent clauses.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 20
Which acronym is often used to remember the seven coordinating conjunctions?
A
FANBOYSB
PEMDASC
BIDMASD
LOLClick an option to check your answer
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