Lesson 2: Identifying Coordinating Conjuctions
Coordinating conjunctions are the grammatical glue that holds equal parts of sentences together. Whether connecting words, phrases, or independent clauses, these conjunctions are essential for crafting complex and nuanced sentences. In this lesson, you’ll practice identifying coordinating conjunctions within various sentences. Remember, the main coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. Let’s dive in!
Instructions: Read each sentence below and identify the coordinating conjunction. Write down your answer in the input box provided.
Question 1
She wanted to go to the beach, but it was raining.
Question 2
Would you like tea or coffee?
Question 3
He tried to call her, yet there was no answer.
Question 4
They were hungry, so they decided to order pizza.
Question 5
I have a cat and a dog at home.
Question 6
She can’t go out for dinner nor can she attend the concert.
Question 7
We can watch a movie or play a game.
Question 8
He didn’t study for the exam, so he didn’t pass.
Question 9
She needed to go to the bank, but it was already closed.
Question 10
Do you want to go for a walk or stay home?
Question 11
They offered him a job, yet he turned it down.
Question 12
We wanted to cook spaghetti for dinner, but we were out of sauce.
Question 13
You can either stay here or come with us.
Question 14
It was a sunny day, so they went to the park.
Question 15
They asked him to leave, for his behavior was inappropriate.
Question 16
I have a cat and a dog at home.
Question 17
We can go to the cinema, or we can just stay home.
Question 18
He wanted to go swimming, but the pool was closed.
Question 19
I tried calling you, but there was no response.
Question 20
She studied hard for her exams, so she passed with flying colors.