Coordinating Conjunctions Exercises

1. Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

And
Because
Nor
Yet

2. Which coordinating conjunction is used to show contrast between two ideas?

And
But
So
For

3. Which of the following sentences uses a coordinating conjunction correctly?

I like tea, but I don’t like coffee.
I like tea, because I don’t like coffee.
I like tea, so I don’t like coffee.
I like tea, nor I don’t like coffee.

4. What is the acronym used to remember the common coordinating conjunctions?

BOYSFAN
FANBOYS
BANFOYS
FABNOSY

5. Which coordinating conjunction is used to show alternatives?

And
Or
Nor
Yet

6. Which of the following sentences is incorrect?

I was tired, so I went to bed.
I like pizza, and I don’t like pasta.
I don’t like pizza, nor I like pasta.
I am tired, yet I still want to go out.

7. Which coordinating conjunction is used to show the reason for something?

For
And
Nor
So

8. Which of the following sentences uses a coordinating conjunction incorrectly?

I like tea, but I don’t like coffee.
I like tea, and I don’t like coffee.
I like tea, nor I like coffee.
I like tea, or I don’t like coffee.

9. Which coordinating conjunction is used to show the negative of an idea?

And
Nor
But
So

10. Which of the following rules is correct regarding coordinating conjunctions?

They can only join two dependent clauses.
They should not be used to begin a sentence.
They should not be preceded by a comma.
They can be used without a subject and verb.