This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Parts Of Speech > Conjunctions > Coordinating Conjunctions – Quiz 17 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Coordinating Conjunctions Quiz 17 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the correct way to combine the following two simple sentences into a compound sentence?The Warrior Princess bravely fought a tiger. She was victorious. A) The Warrior Princess bravely fought a tiger she was victorious. B) The Warrior Princess bravely fought a tiger, and she was victorious. C) Because the Warrior Princess bravely fought a tiger, she was victorious. D) She was victorious, the Warrior Princess bravely fought a tiger. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The Warrior Princess bravely fought a tiger, and she was victorious. 2. When joining two independent clauses, where should the comma be placed? A) After the coordinating conjunction. B) Both before and after the coordinating conjunction. C) Before the coordinating conjunction. D) Commas are never needed with coordinating conjunctions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Before the coordinating conjunction. 3. Miley won't apply for a job in Florida, ..... will she join an interview in Wisconsin. A) So. B) Nor. C) Or. D) Yet. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nor. 4. Samuel really wanted to attend the business conference, ..... he had to finish a market research report for his company. A) AND. B) BECAUSE. C) BUT. D) YET. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) BUT. 5. He didn't go to the wedding. He still sent the bride and groom a present. A) , so. B) , but. C) , nor. D) , yet. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) , yet. 6. Choose the coordinating conjunction ("FANBOYS") in the sentence.After the storm, Paola saw a double rainbow, so she took a picture of it. A) Saw. B) After. C) So. D) Of. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) So. 7. Does the following sentence has a conjunction?Sam loves to read, but it's hard for him. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 8. Alonso studied hard for the test, but A) He didn't get an A as he had hoped. B) His friend did better than he did. C) He will study more often next week. D) Sam called him to go to the beach. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He didn't get an A as he had hoped. 9. Everybody has their merits ..... faults. A) And. B) So. C) But. D) Nor. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 10. Choose the option that correctly fills in the blank with a coordinating conjunction: "She must finish her homework ..... she can go out with her friends." A) And. B) But. C) Or. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) So. 11. Erica didn't make it to the concert, ..... did she come to my birthday. A) For. B) Nor. C) Yet. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nor. 12. We should learn to accept ..... our weakness ..... our strengths. A) If then. B) Either or. C) Not only but also. D) So that. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Not only but also. 13. What does the A in FANBOYS stand for? A) At. B) A. C) And. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) And. 14. Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction.A cat has strong claws ..... it can climb. A) So. B) But. C) And. D) Yet. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) So. 15. What does the coordinating conjunction 'so' indicate? A) It indicates a condition or hypothesis. B) It introduces a list of items. C) It shows a result or consequence. D) It indicates a contrast between two ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It shows a result or consequence. 16. You have to cross the bridge, go straight, ..... turn left at the corner. You will see the stationery shop on your right. A) And. B) Or. C) For. D) Yet. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 17. Complete the sentence:I want to buy a new bike ..... I don't have enough money. A) Or. B) So. C) Yet. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Or. 18. Lucas doesn't eat peanuts, ..... does he eat chestnuts because he has nut allergy symptoms. A) For. B) So. C) Or. D) Nor. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Nor. 19. Choose the correct coordinating conjunction(s) and punctuation.Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a prolific musician, composed twenty-seven piano concertos ..... more than forty symphonies during his lifetime. A) And. B) , and. C) Or. D) , nor. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 20. If she has enough time, she will go to ..... London ..... Paris. A) So that. B) If then. C) Neither nor. D) Both and. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Both and. 21. ..... Noah joins the YG audition, ..... he will definitely win. A) So as. B) Both and. C) If then. D) Neither nor. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) If then. 22. Combine each pair of sentences to make a compound sentence. Choose the correct coordinating conjunction in parentheses. You should never leave food out in the open. You must remove your garbage. A) But. B) And. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) And. 23. What type of words are "for, " "and, " "nor, " "but, " "or, " "yet, " and "so" ? A) Coordinating conjunctions. B) Conjunctive adverbs. C) Subordinating conjunctions. D) Correlative conjunctions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Coordinating conjunctions. 24. Mohammed is allergic to some animals, yet A) I need a new phone. B) I have never had any pets. C) He has two cats. D) I can't drive a car. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He has two cats. 25. It's hot outside, and A) He cried. B) I have two of them. C) I can't find my sunglasses. D) He needs to call a friend. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I can't find my sunglasses. 26. Choose the correct coordinating conjunction(s) and punctuation.I wanted to bake cookies ..... brownies ..... I don't have all the ingredients ..... all the stores are closed. A) , or / so / and. B) , and /, yet / and. C) And /, but /, for. D) Or / but / nor. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) And /, but /, for. 27. What is the formula for a compound sentence? A) Simple sentence + simple sentence. B) Simple sentence + comma + coordinating conjunction + simple sentence. C) Comma + simple sentence. D) Complex sentence + simple sentence + coordinating conjunction + comma. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Simple sentence + comma + coordinating conjunction + simple sentence. 28. Which of the following sentences uses a FANBOYS conjunction correctly to connect two independent clauses? A) It was raining, so they cancelled the picnic.TagsDOK Level 3:Strategic Thinking. B) He wanted to buy a car, for he needed it for work. C) They were hungry, they went to a restaurant. D) She enjoys playing tennis she does not like watching it on TV. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It was raining, so they cancelled the picnic.TagsDOK Level 3:Strategic Thinking. 29. Which coordinating conjunction makes sense:Stacey does not like broccoli, ..... does she like carrots. A) Nor. B) For. C) But. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nor. 30. Comma or no comma before the coordinating conjunction?Leila was going to watch TV but her little brother was screaming. A) Comma. B) No comma. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Comma. 31. The doctor works at the hospital, ..... his wife works there too A) So. B) But. C) And. D) Yet. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) And. 32. Would you like to cook your own food ..... order food online? A) Or. B) And. C) But. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Or. 33. Identify the appositive phrase for the noun:The first athlete to score a perfect ten in an Olympic gymnastic event was Nadia Comaneci, a Romanian gymnast who accomplished this feat at the age of 14; she went on to win five Olympic gold medals over her career. A) She went on to win five Olympic gold medals over her career. B) An Olympic gymnastic event. C) A Romanian gymnast who accomplished this feat at the age of 14. D) A Romanian gymnast. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A Romanian gymnast who accomplished this feat at the age of 14. 34. Identify the sentence where the coordinating conjunction is used incorrectly. A) She will go to the party, or she will stay at home. B) He likes to read, for he enjoys learning new things. C) I wanted to buy the shirt, but it was too expensive. D) We were late to the movie, for the traffic was bad. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) We were late to the movie, for the traffic was bad. 35. Choose the coordinating conjunction ("FANBOYS") in the sentence.Darwin wants a new game, but he is waiting for it to go on sale. A) But. B) On. C) Is. D) Wants. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) But. 36. The internet connection was lost, and A) I had to sign in again. B) I decided to stay in the class. C) He walked all the way to the store. D) He cried. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I had to sign in again. 37. What is the difference between 'yet' and 'but'? A) 'Yet' is used to introduce a contrast that is unexpected, while 'but' introduces a contrast that is more straightforward. B) 'Yet' is used to indicate time, while 'but' is used to show addition. C) 'Yet' is synonymous with 'and', while 'but' is synonymous with 'or'. D) 'Yet' is used only in negative sentences, while 'but' can be used in both positive and negative sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 'Yet' is used to introduce a contrast that is unexpected, while 'but' introduces a contrast that is more straightforward. 38. When you join two simple sentences together with a comma, you also need a ..... A) Verb. B) FANBOYS word. C) Noun. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FANBOYS word. 39. How can coordinating conjunctions affect sentence structure? A) They can only connect words of the same type. B) They can create compound sentences, allowing for more complex ideas and relationships between clauses. C) They are used to start sentences. D) They have no effect on sentence structure. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They can create compound sentences, allowing for more complex ideas and relationships between clauses. 40. Complete the sentence with the best conjunction. I studied hard for the test, ..... I didn't get a good grade. A) So. B) Yet. C) And. D) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Yet. 41. I am allergic to dogs, ..... I have six of them at home. A) For. B) Or. C) Yet. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Yet. 42. Can you give an example of using 'for' in a sentence? A) 'For' is used to explain reasons or purposes. For example:'I went to the store, for I needed some milk.'. B) 'For' is often used to indicate time. For example:'I will be there for two hours.'. C) 'For' is used to show contrast. For example:'For a small dog, he is very brave.'. D) 'For' is used to express a condition. For example:'For you to succeed, you must work hard.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 'For' is used to explain reasons or purposes. For example:'I went to the store, for I needed some milk.'. 43. Choose the best conjunction to complete the sentence. It was raining heavily, ..... we decided to stay indoors. A) And. B) But. C) Or. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) So. 44. My dad will buy a truck, ..... my dad will buy a car. A) But. B) Or. C) So. D) Yet. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Or. 45. What does the N in FANBOYS stand for? A) Nor. B) Neat. C) Not. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nor. 46. I forgot to record the expenses in the system, ..... the balance sheet showed the wrong amount yesterday. A) FOR. B) YET. C) SO. D) BECAUSE. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) SO. 47. We lost the coins, ..... we weren't very disappointed. A) So. B) But. C) And. D) Yet. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Yet. 48. Mr. Robertson should improve his customer service skills immediately, ..... he will lose many hotel guests. A) SO. B) OR. C) YET. D) FOR. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) OR. 49. The weather is good ..... the clouds are bright. A) Or. B) And. C) So. D) Yet. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) And. 50. Is this iPad genuine ..... fake? A) For. B) Or. C) But. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Or. 51. I'm a vegetarian, so A) She had to walk home. B) Have you had enough?. C) I was thirsty. D) I don't eat any meat. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I don't eat any meat. 52. What is the role of punctuation when using coordinating conjunctions? A) A comma is typically placed after the conjunction. B) A comma is typically placed before the conjunction. C) No punctuation is needed when using coordinating conjunctions. D) A semicolon is used instead of a comma. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A comma is typically placed before the conjunction. 53. You will ..... have to take biology ..... physics next semester. A) Either or. B) So as. C) If then. D) So that. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Either or. 54. It's a big dog, yet A) It's surprisingly gentle. B) It slobbered all over me. C) I can't stop it from escaping the yard. D) Its name is Giant. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It's surprisingly gentle. 55. Choose the coordinating conjunction ("FANBOYS") in the sentence.Kidus thought the food was too plain, so he added extra spice. A) Was. B) Too. C) Thought. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) So. 56. Complete the sentence:I want to finish my homework ..... I can go play outside. A) And. B) But. C) Or. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) So. 57. I wanted to spend my entire day playing ML, ..... I have to do my assignments. A) And. B) But. C) For. D) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) But. 58. He asked Juliette to marry him, for A) He wanted to watch a series on Netflix. B) He always wanted a new computer. C) She enjoys cycling. D) He was in love with her. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) He was in love with her. 59. We would love to attend the party, ..... we have plans that day. A) But. B) So. C) For. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) But. 60. What does the coordinating conjunction 'and' indicate? A) It indicates a choice between two options. B) It introduces a subordinate clause. C) It is used to connect two similar ideas or add information. D) It indicates a contrast between two ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It is used to connect two similar ideas or add information. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesParts Of Speech QuizzesGrammar QuizzesCoordinating Conjunctions Quiz 1Coordinating Conjunctions Quiz 2Coordinating Conjunctions Quiz 3Coordinating Conjunctions Quiz 4Coordinating Conjunctions Quiz 5Coordinating Conjunctions Quiz 6Coordinating Conjunctions Quiz 7Coordinating Conjunctions Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books