This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Parts Of Speech > Conjunctions > Coordinating Conjunctions – Quiz 32 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Coordinating Conjunctions Quiz 32 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Choose the sentence with correct comma placement: A) I love pizza and I enjoy pasta. B) She ran to the store, but it was closed. C) They wanted to go swimming but, the pool was full. D) He likes reading and, writing in his free time. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She ran to the store, but it was closed. 2. Which sentence correctly uses a FANBOYS conjunction to create a compound sentence? A) She ran quickly, but still missed the bus. B) Although she ran quickly, she missed the bus. C) She ran quickly; she missed the bus. D) Running quickly, she missed the bus.TagsDOK Level 3:Strategic Thinking. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She ran quickly, but still missed the bus. 3. Complete the sentence with the best conjunction. Do you want to go to the park ..... stay home? A) And. B) Or. C) Yet. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Or. 4. Choose the sentence that demonstrates incorrect use of a FANBOYS conjunction. A) I wanted to go for a run, but it was raining. B) She likes to read and to write. C) They will go to the beach, or they will go to the mountains. D) He enjoys cooking, for he finds it relaxing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She likes to read and to write. 5. Choose the coordinating conjunction ("FANBOYS") in the sentence.Alexander will walk the dog this afternoon, or I will have to do it later tonight. A) Will. B) Or. C) Later. D) To. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Or. 6. Select the subordinating conjunction. Because they chose the restaurant, the Garzas paid for dinner. A) Because. B) Restaurant. C) Garzas. D) Paid. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because. 7. Grace doesn't like potato chips, nor A) Was she thirsty. B) Does she like sodas. C) Doesn't she like sodas. D) Was she ready to go to the party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Does she like sodas. 8. What does the coordinating conjunction 'but' indicate? A) It indicates addition between two ideas. B) It indicates a cause-and-effect relationship. C) It indicates contrast between two ideas. D) It indicates a sequence of events. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It indicates contrast between two ideas. 9. Does this sentence need a comma?I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home instead. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 10. Select the coordinating conjunction. Felix purchased a wool sweater and a pair of leather gloves. A) Felix. B) Sweater. C) And. D) Gloves. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) And. 11. When should you use 'so' in a sentence? A) To indicate a result or consequence. B) To introduce a list of items. C) To express a contrast between two ideas. D) To ask a question. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To indicate a result or consequence. 12. What does the S in FANBOYS stand for? A) Stop. B) So. C) Sure. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) So. 13. Comma or no comma before the coordinating conjunction?My friend told me that Roy is going to London and Paris next summer. A) Comma. B) No comma. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No comma. 14. Choose the correct coordinating conjunction(s) and punctuation.Gretchen stopped at the store ..... picked up food for the picnic. A) , for. B) , and. C) And. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) And. 15. Choose the correct coordinating conjunction(s) and punctuation.The legislators could not agree on the bill ..... they had to stay in session. A) , but. B) And. C) For. D) , so. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) , so. 16. Combine each pair of sentences to make a compound sentence. Choose the correct coordinating conjunction in parentheses. There are wild animals in the park. You need to be careful as you hike. A) So. B) But. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) But. 17. Choose the coordinating conjunction ("FANBOYS") in the sentence.Dewa should go to bed soon, or she will be too tired tomorrow morning. A) Should. B) Go. C) Soon. D) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Or. 18. What is the purpose of using a comma before a coordinating conjunction? A) To separate independent clauses (to combine two simple sentences into one sentence). B) To join dependent clauses. C) To create a dramatic pause. D) To indicate a change in tone. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To separate independent clauses (to combine two simple sentences into one sentence). 19. He was very tired after preparing the financial report, ..... he finished auditing all the invoices before leaving the office. A) AND. B) BUT. C) OR. D) FOR. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) BUT. 20. True or False:The word 'for' as a coordinating conjunction shows a reason or explanation. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 21. How do you use 'but' in a sentence? A) 'But' is used to show contrast between two ideas, for example:'I like apples, but I don't like oranges.'. B) 'But' is used to add similar ideas, for example:'I like apples, but I also like oranges.'. C) 'But' is used to indicate a reason, for example:'I like apples, but because they are healthy.'. D) 'But' is used to emphasize a point, for example:'I like apples, but I really love oranges.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 'But' is used to show contrast between two ideas, for example:'I like apples, but I don't like oranges.'. 22. Does this sentence need a comma?I went to dance and then went home. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 23. Complete the sentence:She is very talented ..... she is also very humble. A) But. B) And. C) Or. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) And. 24. Identify the conjunction and its function in this sentence: "You can have tea, or you can have coffee." A) "or" -to provide an alternative. B) "can" -to indicate ability. C) "have" -to indicate possession. D) "you" -subject pronoun. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "or" -to provide an alternative. 25. I was late in school, ..... our vehicle ran out of fuel. A) And. B) So. C) For. D) Yet. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) For. 26. Jennifer loves her rabbits, (a) she is afraid of her roosters. A) A. but. B) And. C) So. D) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. but. 27. What is an example of a sentence using multiple coordinating conjunctions? A) I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining, so I stayed home. B) She enjoys reading and writing, but she doesn't like math. C) He went to the store and bought milk, eggs, or bread. D) They wanted to play outside, yet it was too cold. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining, so I stayed home. 28. Does this sentence need a comma?Should I go to the mall or movies? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 29. Mom wanted to make a scrapbook for our trip ..... she took many pictures. A) So. B) And. C) For. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) So. 30. Ashley was worn out from taking her dog for a walk, ..... she decided to watch Netflix and take a nap. A) Nor. B) Yet. C) For. D) So. 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