6th Grade English - Conjunction Test

independent

A ___________ clause can stand alone.

dependent

A ___________ clause cannot stand alone.

dependent

A comma should be used when a sentence begins with a ____________ clause.

clauses

A comma should be used when you write a compound sentence joining ______________.

main

A comma should not be used when a sentence begins with a ___________ clause.

2 ideas

A comma should not be used when you write a compound sentence joining ______________.

I waited three hours to be seen by the doctor; still, it was nice to be able to play on my phone.

Choose a conjunctive adverb to complete the sentence, then add a related independent clause to make a compound sentence: I waited three hours to be seen by the doctor (in addition, still)

Over a hundred gallons of gasoline spilled into the Gulf of Mexico; nevertheless, it was cleaned up very fast.

Choose a conjunctive adverb to complete the sentence, then add a related independent clause to make a compound sentence: Over a hundred gallons of gasoline spilled into the Gulf of Mexico (still, nevertheless)

Several stray dogs live in my friend's neighborhood; in fact, he adopted a few of them.

Choose a conjunctive adverb to complete the sentence, then add a related independent clause to make a compound sentence: Several stray dogs live in my friend's neighborhood (in fact, consequently)

The clown split his costume open; then, he had to sew it back at home.

Choose a conjunctive adverb to complete the sentence, then add a related independent clause to make a compound sentence: The clown split his costume open (meanwhile, then)

The explosion destroyed the back of the building; consequently, the building fell over.

Choose a conjunctive adverb to complete the sentence, then add a related independent clause to make a compound sentence: The explosion destroyed the back of the building (consequently, however)

The hurricane partially destroyed city hall; thus, we need to rebuild the city hall.

Choose a conjunctive adverb to complete the sentence, then add a related independent clause to make a compound sentence: The hurricane partially destroyed city hall (finally, thus)

The manager spoke to the employees; moreover, the speech lasted an entire hour.

Choose a conjunctive adverb to complete the sentence, then add a related independent clause to make a compound sentence: The manager spoke to the employees (moreover, in fact)

Working in a sales career can be tough; in fact, the work can take many hours.

Choose a conjunctive adverb to complete the sentence, then add a related independent clause to make a compound sentence: Working in a sales career can be tough (in fact, additionally)

since

Choose a subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence (although, after, as, because, if since, until, while, when, where, so that): I haven't seen my brother ______ he left for college.

because

Choose a subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence (although, after, as, because, if since, until, while, when, where, so that): I remember that old book _________ it was once mine.

so that

Choose a subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence (although, after, as, because, if since, until, while, when, where, so that): I'll send you a map _____ you can find the place more easily.

although

Choose a subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence (although, after, as, because, if since, until, while, when, where, so that): Sarah did not feel well ______ she went to class anyway.

so that

Choose a subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence (although, after, as, because, if since, until, while, when, where, so that): Solon also introduced the legal concept ______ any citizen could bring charges against wrongdoers.

where

Choose a subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence (although, after, as, because, if since, until, while, when, where, so that): We looked on top of the refrigerator ______ Jenny will often hide a bag of chocolate chip cookies.

until

Choose a subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence (although, after, as, because, if since, until, while, when, where, so that): You must not start the game ______ the whistle sounds.

after

Choose a subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence (although, after, as, because, if since, until, while, when, where, so that): _____ leaving Egypt, Alexander moved east into Mesopotamia.

as

Choose a subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence (although, after, as, because, if since, until, while, when, where, so that): ______ Alexander was only 20 years old when he became king, he was well prepared to lead.

when

Choose a subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence (although, after, as, because, if since, until, while, when, where, so that): _______ Suzie saw her dad, he was reading the paper by the pool.

if

Choose a subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence (although, after, as, because, if since, until, while, when, where, so that): _______ the old man was hungry, he never said a word to us.

You need to call your grandmother before you may play basketball with Joe.

Combine the sentences (start with a main clause): First you need to call your grandmother. Then you may play basketball with Joe.

Summer is my favorite season because my alarm clock doesn't wake me up.

Combine the sentences (start with a main clause): Summer is my favorite season. My alarm clock doesn't wake me up in the summer.

After you dust the bookshelf, vacuum the floor.

Combine the sentences (start with a subordinate clause): First dust the bookshelf. Then, vacuum the floor.

Although it is hot outside, I don't want to go swimming.

Combine the sentences (start with a subordinate clause): It is hot outside. I don't want to go swimming.

I will lend you some money as long as you promise to pay me back.

Combine the sentences (use the conjunction "as long as"): I will lend you some money. Promise to pay me back.

You need to practice if you say you want to be on the volleyball team.

Combine the sentences (use the conjunction "if"): You say you want to be on the volleyball team. You need to practice volleyball.

Unless you sign this permission slip, I will not get to go on the field trip tomorrow.

Combine the sentences (use the conjunction "unless"): I need you to sign this permission slip. Anyone who doesn't have the permission slip signed by a parent will not get to go on the field trip tomorrow.

While you are going to look for a birthday gift, I am going to pick up the birthday cake I ordered.

Combine the sentences (use the conjunction "while"): You are going to look for a birthday gift. I am going to pick up the birthday cake I ordered.

Becca is good at math, but she lacks confidence. clauses

Combine the sentences using a coordinating conjunction: Becca is good at math. Becca lacks confidence in the area of math. Did you combine words or clauses?

Beth wasn't using her Facebook account properly, so her parents took away her Facebook privileges. clauses

Combine the sentences using a coordinating conjunction: Beth had a Facebook account. Beth's parents took her Facebook privileges away because she wasn't using it properly. Did you combine words or clauses?

Do you want ketchup or mustard on your hot dog? words

Combine the sentences using a coordinating conjunction: Do you want ketchup on your hot dog? Do you want mustard on your hot dog? Did you combine words or clauses?

I am getting braces tomorrow, so I won't be able to eat licorice anymore. clauses

Combine the sentences using a coordinating conjunction: I am getting braces tomorrow. I won't be able to eat licorice anymore. Did you combine words or clauses?

I can't find my ring or bracelet. words

Combine the sentences using a coordinating conjunction: I can't find my ring. I can't find my bracelet. Did you combine words or clauses?

I like playing defense, but not offense. clauses

Combine the sentences using a coordinating conjunction: I like playing defense. I don't like playing offense. Did you combine words or clauses?

It is sizzling hot today, so I think we should go swimming. clauses

Combine the sentences using a coordinating conjunction: I think we should go swimming. It is sizzling hot today. Did you combine words or clauses?

I want to order a soda and a sandwich. words

Combine the sentences using a coordinating conjunction: I want to order a soda. I want to order a sandwich, too. Did you combine words or clauses?

It's my birthday, so I brought cupcakes to school. clauses

Combine the sentences using a coordinating conjunction: It's my birthday. I brought cupcakes to school. Did you combine words or clauses?

but

Complete the sentence using a coordinating conjunction: Damien got his picture taken with his sister, _________ he didn't smile.

so

Complete the sentence using a coordinating conjunction: I am going to pull my grades up in Math class, _____ next semester I will be on the honor roll.

yet

Complete the sentence using a coordinating conjunction: I am hoping that my mom doesn't call me back, ________ I don't know if I want to go to practice.

or

Complete the sentence using a coordinating conjunction: I could eat the pizza right now, _____ I could save it for later.

or

Complete the sentence using a coordinating conjunction: I could spend the night at my best friend's tonight, _______ I could go to the movies with my family.

and

Complete the sentence using a coordinating conjunction: I got an A on my history test, ________ I even aced my math quiz!

and

Complete the sentence using a coordinating conjunction: I love going skiing, _______ I especially love skiing with my brothers.

nor

Complete the sentence using a coordinating conjunction: I never miss a day of school, _______ I do forget my homework.

but

Complete the sentence using a coordinating conjunction: I was rushing to my appointment, _____ I still didn't make it on time.

but

Complete the sentence using a coordinating conjunction: Samantha doesn't like Star Wars, ________ does she like Pokémon?

nor

Complete the sentence using a coordinating conjunction: Tianna did not want to go to the Zoo, _______ did she want to go with Donald.

thoughts, ideas

Coordinating conjunctions join ______________ or _______________.

The Giver is a receiver; similarly, Jonas is also a receiver. Fire shoots from the Leviathan's mouth; then, according to scripture, smoke billows from its nostrils.

Create two examples of a sentence with two main clauses connected by a conjunctive adverb:

after, although, as, because, before, if, provided, since, unless, until then

List ten subordinating conjunctions:

for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

List the coordinating conjunctions:

Although the same ruling dismissed commerce as the least important occupation, manufacturing and commerce were actually very important to the Han Empire. Although

Put a comma(s) in the correct place, if necessary. What is the coordinating conjunction? Although the same ruling dismissed commerce as the least important occupation manufacturing and commerce were actually very important to the Han Empire.

As she listened amused, the others silently ran away. As

Put a comma(s) in the correct place, if necessary. What is the coordinating conjunction? As she listened amused the others silently ran away.

Irving Berlin, who immigrated to the United States from Russia, became a great composer. became

Put a comma(s) in the correct place, if necessary. What is the coordinating conjunction? Irving Berlin who immigrated to the United States from Russia became a great composer.

These very rich families often gained political power after serving in a king's military cavalry. after

Put a comma(s) in the correct place, if necessary. What is the coordinating conjunction? These very rich families often gained political power after serving in a king's military cavalry.

Wang Mang's larger supply of money disrupted the economy because it allowed people to increase their spending. because

Put a comma(s) in the correct place, if necessary. What is the coordinating conjunction? Wang Mang's larger supply of money disrupted the economy because it allowed people to increase their spending.

When these groups became dissatisfied with aristocratic rule, they sometimes took power or shared it with nobility. When

Put a comma(s) in the correct place, if necessary. What is the coordinating conjunction? When these groups became dissatisfied with aristocratic rule, they sometimes took power or shared it with the nobility.

It was a hot day; therefore, we closed all the windows and turned on the air conditioner and all the fans.

Select a conjunctive adverb to join the following sentences and write it in the blank. Include correct punctuation: It was a hot day ____________ we closed all the windows and turned on the air conditioner and all the fans. (on the contrary, therefore)

Jen's tire was flat; thus, we called a tow truck.

Select a conjunctive adverb to join the following sentences and write it in the blank. Include correct punctuation: Jen's tire was flat ______________ we called a tow truck. (thus, furthermore)

None of us knew our lines on Monday; nonetheless, the show opened successfully on Saturday.

Select a conjunctive adverb to join the following sentences and write it in the blank. Include correct punctuation: None of us knew our lines on Monday ______________ the show opened successfully on Saturday. (nonetheless, consequently)

There are many things wrong with my truck; for example, it needs an oil change, new tires, and a new battery.

Select a conjunctive adverb to join the following sentences and write it in the blank. Include correct punctuation: There are many things wrong with my truck ______________ it needs an oil change, new tires, and a new battery. (meanwhile, for example)

You really don't need new shoes; moreover, you don't have any money.

Select a conjunctive adverb to join the following sentences and write it in the blank. Include correct punctuation: You really don't need new shoes ______________ you don't have any money. (next, moreover)

dependent, independent

Subordinating conjunctions join a ___________ clause and a __________ clause.

7

There are _______ coordinating conjunctions.

semicolon, comma sentence ; conjuntive adverb , sentence

When using conjunctive adverbs to join sentences, a _______ and _______ must be used. What is the pattern?