Conjunctions
Name:________________________________________
Coordinating Conjunctions
And
for
or
yet
but
nor
so
Directions: Identify and write the conjunctions in the following sentences
1. __________________ My brother and I are twins.
2. __________________The novel was long but interesting.
3. __________________You can reach me at home or at the office.
4. __________________The man had a scarred yet appealing face.
5. __________________I want to go swimming but I have to work.
6. __________________I am studying and do not wish to be disturbed.
Correlative Conjunctions
Both…and
not only…but also
whether…or
neither…nor
either…or
Directions: Identify and write the conjunctions in the following sentences
7. __________________ Neither the living room nor the dining room needs painting.
8. __________________Both the band and the choir are performing out of town.
9. __________________Whether we win or lose depends on you.
10. __________________He saw neither his father nor his mother in the grandstands.
11. __________________Not only is our street the longest in town, but it is also the most beautiful.
Combine the following sentences into one sentence using paired conjunctions (conjunctions that go
together). Choose from the following options: both ... and; not only ... but also; either ... or; neither ... nor
12. We could fly. We could go by train.
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13. She will have to study hard. She will have to concentrate to do well on the exam.
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14. Jack is not here. Tom is in another city.
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15. The speaker will not confirm the story. The speaker will not deny the story.
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16. Pneumonia is a dangerous disease. Small pox is a dangerous illness.
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17. Fred loves traveling. Jane wants to go around the world.
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18. It might rain tomorrow. It might snow tomorrow.
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19. Playing tennis is good for your heart. Jogging is good for your health.
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