Conjunctions
Select the coordinating, correlative, or subordinating conjunction for each of the following sentences.
- 1.
Both my motorcycle and my truck are in need of repair.
- A.
And-are
- B.
Both-and
- C.
In-of
Correct Answer
B. Both-and -
- 2.
While she lived on the West Coast, Bridget learned to surf.
- A.
On
- B.
To
- C.
While
Correct Answer
C. While -
- 3.
Until George passes his exam, he will not be able to sleep.
- A.
Until
- B.
Not
- C.
To
Correct Answer
A. Until -
- 4.
Whenever Pam finishes her work, she will go to the store.
- A.
Whenever
- B.
Finishes
- C.
Her
Correct Answer
A. Whenever -
- 5.
I was not sure whether to go fishing or camping for the weekend.
- A.
Whether-or
- B.
Sure-to
- C.
Or-for
Correct Answer
A. Whether-or -
- 6.
Vera did not receive the roses because they were delivered to the wrong address.
- A.
Not
- B.
Because
- C.
Were
Correct Answer
B. Because -
- 7.
Neither the players nor the fans saw the large blimp floating slowly across the sky.
- A.
Neither-nor
- B.
Nor-the
- C.
Across-the
Correct Answer
A. Neither-nor -
- 8.
I wanted to see the game better, so I brought my binoculars.
- A.
To
- B.
The
- C.
So
Correct Answer
C. So -
- 9.
Kiefer not only wants to visit Australia but also Italy.
- A.
Not only-but also
- B.
Wants-to
- C.
To visit-but also
Correct Answer
A. Not only-but also -
- 10.
Tonight's dessert is either apple cobbler or chocolate cake.
- A.
Is-either
- B.
Either-or
- C.
Or-to
Correct Answer
B. Either-or -
- 11.
Jeff and Susan will be arriving for dinner shortly.
- A.
And
- B.
Will
- C.
For
Correct Answer
A. And -
- 12.
Even if you leave early, you may still get stuck in traffic.
- A.
Even if
- B.
May still
- C.
Still in
Correct Answer
A. Even if -
- 13.
Before she could catch it, the vase fell on the floor.
- A.
Before
- B.
It
- C.
On
Correct Answer
A. Before -
- 14.
The sun was shining, yet it was quite chilly outside.
- A.
Was
- B.
Yet
- C.
Quite
Correct Answer
B. Yet -
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