Conjunctions: Connecting Words in Grammar

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a type of conjunction?

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Preposition

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Coordinating

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Subordinating

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Correlative

Question 2

Which subordinating conjunction introduces a clause that explains a reason?

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because

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although

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since

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while

Question 3

Which conjunction correctly completes the sentence: The dog wagged its tail ___ it saw its owner?

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when

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after

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before

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while

Question 4

Which conjunction is used to indicate a contrast or opposite idea?

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but

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and

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or

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for

Question 5

Which conjunction shows the purpose or goal of an action?

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so that

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because

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until

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although

Question 6

Which conjunction correctly completes the conditional sentence: If it rains tomorrow, ___ we will stay home.

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then

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but

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or

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for

Question 7

Which sentence uses the coordinating conjunction 'however' to correctly connect two independent clauses?

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I like reading; however, I don't enjoy writing.

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Although it was raining, I went for a walk.

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I studied hard for the test, but I still failed.

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I enjoy reading and writing.

Question 8

Which conjunction is used to connect two ideas of equal importance?

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And

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For

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Since

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But

Question 9

Which conjunction is used to introduce a clause that depends on another clause for meaning?

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Because

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And

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But

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Or

Question 10

Which conjunction is used to show a cause or reason?

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For

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And

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Since

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But

Question 11

Which type of conjunction connects two or more words, phrases, or clauses of equal grammatical rank?

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Coordinating conjunction

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Subordinating conjunction

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Correlative conjunction

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Adverbial conjunction

Question 12

Which type of conjunction introduces a clause that provides more information or that is dependent on another clause for its meaning?

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Subordinating conjunction

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Coordinating conjunction

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Correlative conjunction

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Adverbial conjunction

Question 13

Which conjunction is used to connect two complete sentences?

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And

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Because

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Although

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If

Question 14

Select the example of a subordinating conjunction:

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Until

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So

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But

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Or

Question 15

Identify the correct order for the correlative conjunction 'neither...nor':

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Neither...nor

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Nor...neither

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Either...or

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Or...either

Question 16

Which conjunction is used to show a contrast?

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But

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And

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Or

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Therefore

Question 17

Identify the sentence that correctly uses the conjunction 'while':

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The phone rang while I was sleeping.

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I slept while the phone rang.

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I was sleeping; meanwhile, the phone rang.

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The phone rang during my sleep.

Question 18

In a sentence with a conjunction, when should you use a comma?

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To connect two independent clauses

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To connect two dependent clauses

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To connect a noun and a verb

Question 19

Which conjunction is used to introduce a contrasting idea?

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but

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and

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so

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or

Question 20

What type of conjunction connects two words or phrases that are equal in importance?

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coordinating

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subordinating

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correlative

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conjunctive adverb

Question 21

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

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neither...nor

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for

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but

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although

Question 22

Which conjunction is used to express a purpose or reason?

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for

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and

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or

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but

Question 23

What is the primary function of a conjunction in a sentence?

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To connect words, phrases, or clauses

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To introduce a new idea

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To end a sentence

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To replace a noun

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a recognized type of conjunction?

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Interrogative

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Coordinating

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Subordinating

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Correlative

Question 25

In the sentence 'The students studied diligently, so they succeeded in the exam', what is the role of the underlined word 'so'?

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It shows the result or consequence of the first clause.

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It connects two independent clauses.

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It shows the contrast between the two clauses.

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It joins two nouns.

Question 26

When writing a story, you want to contrast two different actions or ideas. Which conjunction should you use to connect them, and how will it affect the tone and meaning of your writing?

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'But' shows opposition or contrast. Will it help you highlight the differences between two ideas?

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'And' connects similar ideas. Will it help you contrast two different actions or ideas?

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'So' shows a result or consequence. Will it help you compare two contrasting actions or ideas?

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'Or' presents a choice or alternative. Can you use it to contrast two opposing ideas?

Question 27

In the sentence 'Because they worked diligently, the students excelled in their studies', what type of conjunction is 'because' and what is its function in the sentence?

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- Because - subordinating conjunction (expresses cause)

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- Because - coordinating conjunction (connects two independent clauses)

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- diligent - subordinating conjunction (expresses cause)

Question 28

Select the conjunction that is used to connect two ideas that are different.

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but

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and

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or

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so

Question 29

Identify the conjunction used to join two sentences or clauses, making the second one dependent on the first.

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because

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and

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but

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so

Question 30

Select the grammatically correct sentence.

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I went to the store, and I bought milk.

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I went to the store and I bought milk.

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I went to the store and bought milk.

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I went to the store but I bought milk.

Question 31

Identify the conjunction that is used to give a reason or explanation.

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because

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and

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but

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so

Question 32

Choose the conjunction that is used to connect two nouns.

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and

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or

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but

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so

Question 33

Identify the conjunction that is used to connect two adjectives.

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and

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or

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but

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so

Question 34

Choose the conjunction that is used to connect two adverbs.

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and

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or

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but

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so

Question 35

Identify the conjunction that is used to connect two verbs.

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and

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or

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but

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so

Question 36

Which sentence uses a subordinating conjunction to indicate when an action will occur?

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I will go to the store after I finish my homework.

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I finished my homework, so I can go to the store.

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Apples are sweet, and oranges are juicy.

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The movie was so long that I fell asleep.

Question 37

In persuasive writing, which conjunction would you use to introduce a counterargument that strongly contradicts your previous point? How would this impact the essay's structure?

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Conjunction 1: On the other hand, impact: Clearly indicates a contrasting viewpoint, strengthening the counterargument.

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Conjunction 2: In addition, impact: Suggests a supporting point, weakening the counterargument.

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Conjunction 3: However, impact: May indicate contrast, but less emphatic than 'on the other hand'.

Question 38

Which conjunction introduces a clause that shows a condition that must be met for something else to happen?

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if

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but

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and

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because

Question 39

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction used to connect two ideas of equal importance?

Accepted Answer

and

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because

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although

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when

Question 40

Which type of conjunction can connect two words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance, creating a compound sentence?

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Coordinating conjunction

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Correlative conjunction

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Subordinating conjunction

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Interjection

Question 41

Which of the following is an example of a correlative conjunction that connects two words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance?

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both...and

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because

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although

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when

Question 42

Which subordinating conjunction indicates a contrast or difference between two ideas?

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although

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because

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when

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and

Question 43

Which sentence correctly uses a comma with a coordinating conjunction to join two independent clauses?

Accepted Answer

I went to the store, and I bought milk.

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I went to the store and, I bought milk.

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I went, to the store and I bought milk.

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I went to the store and I bought milk.

Question 44

Which of the following is an example of a conjunctive adverb that connects two sentences or clauses?

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however

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when

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although

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because

Question 45

Which sentence uses a transition word or conjunctive adverb to connect ideas and establish coherence in writing?

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The first step is to gather your materials. Next, you will need to follow the instructions carefully.

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The first step is to gather your materials next you will need to follow the instructions carefully.

Question 46

Which conjunction is used to introduce a question or a clause that asks a question?

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whether

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because

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and

Question 47

What part of speech connects elements in a sentence?

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Conjunction

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Noun

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Adverb

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Preposition

Question 48

Which type of conjunction joins two words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance?

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Coordinating conjunction

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Disjunctive conjunction

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Correlative conjunction

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Subordinating conjunction

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

Accepted Answer

Because

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But

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And

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For

Question 50

Which of the following conjunctions joins two words or phrases that express contrasting ideas?

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But

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And

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Because

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Or

Question 51

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a subordinating conjunction?

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I went to the park because it was a beautiful day.

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The car was red and it was fast.

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Neither the cat nor the dog was home.

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I like pizza or pasta.

Question 52

Which type of conjunction joins two words, phrases, or clauses that offer a choice?

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Disjunctive conjunction

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Subordinating conjunction

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Coordinating conjunction

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Correlative conjunction

Question 53

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

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I went to the store and bought some milk.

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I went to the store and I bought some milk,

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I went to the store; and I bought some milk.

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I went to the store,and I bought some milk.

Question 54

Which of the following rules is important to remember when using conjunctions?

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Use the correct type of conjunction for the task.

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Always use as many conjunctions as possible.

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Never use conjunctions to connect ideas.

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Only use conjunctions to connect independent clauses.

Question 55

In the sentence, 'I went to the store and bought milk, bread, and eggs.', which word is the conjunction?

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And

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Bought

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I

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Eggs