Conjunctions in English Grammar: Definition and Types

Question 1

In the sentence 'She went to the store because she needed groceries', which word is the conjunction and is it coordinating or subordinating?

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Conjunction: 'because', Type: Subordinating

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Conjunction: 'because', Type: Coordinating

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Conjunction: 'she', Type: Subordinating

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Conjunction: 'groceries', Type: Coordinating

Question 2

Which of the following is not a type of conjunction?

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Preposition

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Coordinating conjunction

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Subordinating conjunction

Question 3

Which word is a coordinating conjunction that connects two independent clauses?

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but

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although

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so

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because

Question 4

Which sentence correctly uses a subordinating conjunction?

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He went to the store because he needed milk.

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My car is old, but it runs well.

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The dog barked loudly, so I closed the window.

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I like pizza, and I like pasta.

Question 5

Which word is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

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or

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when

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until

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after

Question 6

Which sentence correctly uses a correlative conjunction?

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Both Mary and John went to the party.

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I like to read, because it's relaxing.

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I studied hard, but I didn't pass the test.

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The weather was cold, and we decided to stay home.

Question 7

Which type of conjunction is used to introduce a noun clause?

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Subordinating conjunction

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Correlative conjunction

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Adverbial conjunction

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Coordinating conjunction

Question 8

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a conjunctive adverb?

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The students studied hard; therefore, they passed the exam.

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I like to read and write.

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He is tall, but he is also strong.

Question 9

Which word is a subordinating conjunction that expresses purpose?

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so that

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although

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because

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until

Question 10

Which sentence correctly uses a conjunction to combine two adjectives describing the same noun?

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The vase is both beautiful and delicate.

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The vase, which is beautiful, is also delicate.

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The vase is beautiful, but it is also delicate.

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The beautiful and delicate vase is on display.

Question 11

Which conjunction can be used to introduce a question embedded in a sentence?

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whether

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so

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but

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because

Question 12

Which type of conjunction is used to connect two verbs or verb phrases?

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Coordinating conjunction

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Correlative conjunction

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Subordinating conjunction

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Adverbial conjunction

Question 13

Define a conjunction in the context of English grammar.

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A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

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A word that describes a noun

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A word that expresses action

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A word that substitutes for a noun

Question 14

Which option is NOT a type of conjunction?

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Preposition

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Coordinating conjunction

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Subordinating conjunction

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Correlative conjunction

Question 15

Identify an example of a coordinating conjunction.

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And

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Because

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Since

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Although

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a subordinating conjunction?

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Because

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But

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So

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And

Question 17

Select the sentence that correctly uses a conjunction.

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I went to the store and bought some milk.

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I went to the store, because I bought some milk

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I went to the store, I bought some milk.

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I went to the store and, I bought some milk

Question 18

Which sentence includes a correlative conjunction?

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Either you study or you fail.

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I enjoy mysteries, but my sister prefers historical fiction.

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I was sick, so I stayed home.

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I went to the store and bought milk.

Question 19

How should parentheses be used with a nonessential clause?

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Enclose the nonessential clause in parentheses.

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Enclose the nonessential clause in dashes.

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Enclose the nonessential clause in brackets.

Question 20

Which type of conjunction links words or phrases of equal importance?

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Coordinating conjunction

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Correlative conjunction

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Subordinating conjunction

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Adversative conjunction

Question 21

Identify the word that is NOT a type of conjunction.

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Adverb

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Correlative

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Coordinating

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Subordinating

Question 22

Which conjunction connects two sentences or independent clauses?

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And

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Unless

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Because

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Although

Question 23

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence: 'I can't go out tonight because I'm sick.'

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Because

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Go

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Sick

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I'm

Question 24

Which conjunction is used to connect a noun or pronoun to an appositive or a descriptive phrase?

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That

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And

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Or

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But

Question 25

Identify the correlative conjunction in the following sentence: 'I like both coffee and tea.'

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Both...and

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Neither...nor

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Either...or

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So...that

Question 26

Which of the following sentences uses a conjunction correctly?

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I studied for the test and earned a good grade.

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I studied for the test and, I earned a good grade.

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I studied for the test, and I earned a good grade

Question 27

What is the main purpose of a conjunction?

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To connect words, phrases, or clauses

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To describe actions

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To modify nouns

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To show possession

Question 28

Which conjunction is used to express a contrast or difference?

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But

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Because

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And

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If

Question 29

Identify the compound conjunction in the following sentence: 'You can either stay home or go to the library.'

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Either...or

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If...then

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And...but

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Because...so

Question 30

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction that introduces a purpose clause?

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So that

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Until

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Since

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Although

Question 31

What is the primary purpose of a conjunction?

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To connect words, phrases, or clauses to build a sentence or phrase.

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To change the tense of a verb

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To indicate a noun

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To show possession

Question 32

Which type of conjunction connects two independent clauses, such as those separated by a semicolon or a comma?

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Coordinating conjunction

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Correlative conjunction

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Subordinating conjunction

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Adversative conjunction

Question 33

Which coordinating conjunction is used to express a contrast or opposing idea?

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But

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For

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Or

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And

Question 34

Which type of conjunction introduces a dependent clause that cannot stand independently as a complete thought?

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Subordinating conjunction

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Coordinating conjunction

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Adversative conjunction

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Correlative conjunction

Question 35

Which subordinating conjunction is used to connect a clause that expresses a condition?

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If

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Because

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Until

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Although

Question 36

Which correlative conjunction pair is used to show a choice between two options?

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Either...or

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So...that

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Neither...nor

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Both...and

Question 37

Identify the sentence that contains an incorrect usage of a conjunction.

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The cat and the dog is playing outside.

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Either you can go now or you can stay later.

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I went to the store and bought apples, bananas, and oranges.

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Although it was raining, we still went for a walk.

Question 38

Which conjunction can be used to join two noun phrases, such as 'the boy and the girl' or 'apples and oranges'?

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And

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If

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Although

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But

Question 39

Which conjunction correctly completes the sentence: "The students studied diligently, _________ they passed the exam."

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so

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because of

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but

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although

Question 40

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction that expresses time?

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when

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but

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or

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so

Question 41

Identify the type of conjunction used in the sentence: "The teacher asked the students to be quiet and respectful."

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Coordinating conjunction

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Subordinating conjunction

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Adverbial conjunction

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Correlative conjunction

Question 42

Which of the following is an example of a correlative conjunction?

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both...and

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therefore

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although

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after

Question 43

Select the conjunction that correctly joins the following phrases: "Playing the guitar" and "singing"

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and

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when

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but

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because

Question 44

Identify the conjunction that is used to show a contrast between two ideas:

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but

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when

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and

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for

Question 45

Which conjunction is used to connect two independent clauses:

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and

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because

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although

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since

Question 46

Identify the conjunction that is used to introduce a result or consequence:

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so that

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although

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but

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when

Question 47

Which word is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

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Because

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But

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And

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Or

Question 48

What type of conjunction joins two complete sentences (independent clauses) to make a compound sentence?

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Coordinating conjunction

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Correlative conjunction

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Adverbial conjunction

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Subordinating conjunction

Question 49

Which of these is an example of a correlative conjunction?

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Both...and

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Although

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So

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Because

Question 50

What type of conjunction is used to start a dependent clause?

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Subordinating conjunction

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Adverbial conjunction

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Correlative conjunction

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Coordinating conjunction

Question 51

Which of these is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

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And

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Although

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If

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Because

Question 52

Which conjunction can be used to show the reason for something?

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Because

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But

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And

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If

Question 53

Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence: The students were excited ______ they had been waiting for the trip all year.

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because

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for

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but

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so

Question 54

Which conjunction can be used to join two adjectives that describe the same noun?

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And

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But

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Because

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Although

Question 55

What type of conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses that have the same grammatical importance?

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Coordinating conjunction

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Subordinating conjunction

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Correlative conjunction

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Adverbial conjunction