This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Parts Of Speech > Conjunctions > Coordinating Conjunctions – Quiz 38 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Coordinating Conjunctions Quiz 38 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Does this sentence need a comma?She said you were in shock but I think you're just lazy. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 2. In which sentence is the comma incorrectly placed? A) The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. B) I wanted to go to the party but, I had too much homework. C) She studied hard, so she aced the test. D) We can go to the movies, or we can stay home. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I wanted to go to the party but, I had too much homework. 3. My sister doesn't like to study, ..... does she take notes in class. A) Nor. B) Yet. C) So. D) For. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nor. 4. When combining sentences and you want to know if it needs a comma the first step is to: A) Box the FANBOYS. B) Circle the VERBS. C) Triangle the SUBJECTS. D) Place a COMMA before the FANBOYS. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Box the FANBOYS. 5. You had better text Manuel, or A) He will bring a pen. B) He will never speak to you again. C) He plays cards. D) He needs a new beach house. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He will never speak to you again. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. 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. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. 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. 23. 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). 24. 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. 25. 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. ← 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