This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Parts Of Speech > Conjunctions > Coordinating Conjunctions – Quiz 40 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Coordinating Conjunctions Quiz 40 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Ted is a contractor, ..... he knows the construction business. A) So. B) And. C) Yet. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) So. 2. Choose the coordinating conjunction ("FANBOYS") in the sentence. A) Thought. B) Was. C) Too. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) So. 3. Select the coordinating conjunction that fits the blank the best:My car broke down, ..... I never changed the oil in it. A) Yet. B) And. C) For. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) For. 4. It rained heavily, ..... the tennis match was canceled. A) Or. B) But. C) And. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) So. 5. What does the B in FANBOYS stand for? A) But. B) Be. C) Because. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) But. 6. Miriam negotiated contracts with partners in Spain, China, Brazil, ..... South Africa during the trade fair in Brussels. A) AND. B) NOR. C) FOR. D) BECAUSE. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) AND. 7. How can you identify a coordinating conjunction in a sentence? A) Look for words that connect similar elements in a sentence, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'. B) Identify words that only connect different elements in a sentence. C) Search for words that indicate a cause-and-effect relationship. D) Find words that introduce a dependent clause. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Look for words that connect similar elements in a sentence, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'. 8. James didn't bring his pen to class, nor A) He was thirsty. B) He wasn't watching it. C) Did he bring his homework. D) He did bring his book. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Did he bring his homework. 9. Do you need a comma in the following sentence?JAMIE DRINKS ROOM-TEMPERATURE DIET COKE BUT WILL NOT EAT ROOM-TEMPERATURE BACON BITS. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 10. How do coordinating conjunctions enhance writing? A) By allowing for varied sentence structure, improving flow, and clarifying relationships between ideas. B) By making sentences longer and more complex without purpose. C) By eliminating the need for punctuation in writing. D) By restricting the use of different sentence types. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By allowing for varied sentence structure, improving flow, and clarifying relationships between ideas. 11. Susan doesn't like to swim, nor A) Did it ever arrive. B) Does she enjoy cycling. C) We weren't watching it. D) Juana stayed home. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Does she enjoy cycling. 12. Do you need a comma in the following sentence?I LIKE DONUTS BUT I WANT A SANDWICH. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 13. When combining sentences and you want to know if it needs a comma the third 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: C) Triangle the SUBJECTS. 14. Which conjunction would you use to combine the following sentences? Do you want to order pizza?Should I make spaghetti? A) So. B) Yet. C) But. D) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Or. 15. Are you still thirsty, or A) Would you like another slice of pizza?. B) Have you had enough?. C) Do you like to hike?. D) When is the party tonight?. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Have you had enough?. 16. Select whether this sentence is punctuated correctly or incorrectly:In Lord of the Flies, Ralph is not kind to Piggy, but he has the conch. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 17. Andrea ordered a phone online, but A) We weren't using it. B) He had a great time. C) It still hasn't arrived. D) He can't find his skateboard. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It still hasn't arrived. 18. Choose the sentence that uses a coordinating conjunction correctly. A) I like apples but bananas. B) We can go to the movie, and we can go to the park. C) She studied hard, so she did well on the test. D) He plays basketball or tennis every weekend. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She studied hard, so she did well on the test. 19. Im raising money, ..... our team can go to Florida for a tournament. A) So. B) But. C) Or. D) Yet. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) So. 20. How do you use 'and' in a sentence? A) 'And' is used to connect two similar ideas or items. For example:'I like apples and oranges.'. B) 'And' is used to indicate a contrast between two ideas. C) 'And' is used to separate unrelated items in a list. D) 'And' is used to emphasize a single idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 'And' is used to connect two similar ideas or items. For example:'I like apples and oranges.'. 21. Comma or no comma before the coordinating conjunction?Should Anaiya study for a science test or should she play video games? A) Comma. B) No comma. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Comma. 22. The bank robber stole a lot of money, ..... he was caught minutes later. A) So. B) But. C) And. D) Yet. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) But. 23. What does the O in FANBOYS stand for? A) Or. B) Other. C) On. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Or. 24. What is the purpose of using coordinating conjunctions in sentences? A) To connect words, phrases, or clauses to create more complex and meaningful sentences. B) To separate independent clauses without any connection. C) To replace nouns in a sentence for variety. D) To introduce subordinate clauses and provide additional information. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To connect words, phrases, or clauses to create more complex and meaningful sentences. 25. Choose the correct conjunction ..... it began to rain, the game was called off. A) Although. B) Because. C) And. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because. ← 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