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Conjunctions: Coordinating, Subordinating and Correlative — Answers

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Conjunctions: Coordinating, Subordinating and Correlative — Answers

Part A: Coordinating conjunctions

Coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) join two ideas of equal importance. Put a comma before the conjunction when it joins two complete sentences. Circle the best conjunction.

1.I wanted to go swimming, (answer space) the pool was closed.
  1. Aand
  2. Bbut
  3. Cso
  4. Dor

Answer: but

But shows a contrast between wanting to swim and the pool being closed.

2.It started to rain, (answer space) we went inside.
  1. Abut
  2. Bor
  3. Cso
  4. Dnor

Answer: so

So shows a result.

3.You can have pasta (answer space) rice for dinner.
  1. Aor
  2. Bso
  3. Cyet
  4. Dbut

Answer: or

Or shows a choice.

4.She was exhausted, (answer space) she kept running.
  1. Aso
  2. Bor
  3. Cfor
  4. Dyet

Answer: yet

Yet shows a surprising contrast.

Part B: Subordinating conjunctions

Subordinating conjunctions start a clause that cannot stand on its own. If the clause comes first, put a comma after it. Choose from: because, although, unless, until, while.

5.We stayed inside (answer space) it was raining.

Answer: because

6. (answer space) the test was hard, Jai finished it on time.

Answer: Although

Although shows a contrast.

7.You won't improve (answer space) you train regularly.

Answer: unless

Unless means if not.

8.Wait here (answer space) I come back.

Answer: until

9.Ben read a book (answer space) he waited for the bus.

Answer: while

While shows two things happening at the same time.

Part C: Correlative pairs

Correlative conjunctions come in pairs: both … and, either … or, neither … nor, not only … but also, whether … or. Write the pair that completes each sentence.

10. (answer space) Ava (answer space) Noah wanted to miss the concert.

Answer: Neither ... nor

Neither and nor work together to make a negative.

11.You can (answer space) walk (answer space) take the bus.

Answer: either ... or

Either and or show a choice between two options.

12. (answer space) the teachers (answer space) the students enjoyed the play.

Answer: Both ... and

Both and and join two things that are both true.

13.The new park has (answer space) a skate ramp (answer space) a water play area.

Answer: not only ... but also

Not only and but also add emphasis to the second item.

14.I can't decide (answer space) to read (answer space) to draw.

Answer: whether ... or

Whether and or show two possibilities.

Part D: Combine the sentences

Join each pair of sentences using the conjunction shown.

15.The museum was crowded. We enjoyed it. (although)

Answer: Although the museum was crowded, we enjoyed it.

  1. Also correct: We enjoyed the museum although it was crowded.
16.Kim does not like spiders. Kim does not like snakes. (neither … nor)

Answer: Kim likes neither spiders nor snakes.

  1. Also correct: Neither spiders nor snakes appeal to Kim.
17.Leo missed the bus. He was late for school. (so)

Answer: Leo missed the bus, so he was late for school.

18.The play was funny. The play was moving. (not only … but also)

Answer: The play was not only funny but also moving.

Part E: Your turn

19.Your turn: write four sentences about a day out with your family. Use one coordinating conjunction, one subordinating conjunction and two different correlative pairs. Underline each conjunction and punctuate carefully.

Model answer: We wanted to visit the aquarium, but the tickets had sold out. Because it was such a sunny day, we went to the botanic gardens instead. Both my little brother and my grandmother loved the giant water lilies. We could either have a picnic or buy lunch at the kiosk, so we chose the picnic.

Success criteria:

  • Four complete sentences on the topic
  • One coordinating conjunction used correctly
  • One subordinating conjunction used correctly
  • Two different correlative pairs used correctly
  • Commas placed correctly
  • Conjunctions underlined
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