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Which of the following sentences uses at least one coordinating conjunction? Select the best answer. Medical professionals unanimously agree that getting sufficient sleep is essential Aaron has started drinking water instead of soda, yet he hasn't lost any weight. Since their baby was born, the Masons have thought about moving closer to family.

Aaron has started drinking water instead of soda, yet he hasn't lost any weight.

What are the coordinating conjunctions in the following sentence? Select the two that apply. I want to meet and visit with you before the conference begins at the hotel next week, but you are sick.

And, But

What is the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence? Select the best answer. Because the children were well-behaved for the babysitter, their parents let them stay up late.

Because

What are the correlative conjunctions in the following sentence? Select the two that apply. Both the elaborate, detailed sculpture of Athena, the goddess of wisdom, and the life-size painting of Zeus are hanging on display.

Both, and

A conjunction that joins similar words or groups of words together

Coordinating Conjunction

Which statement about conjunctions is true? Select the best answer. All conjunctions always appear in pairs. Correlative conjunctions can join 2 nouns

Correlative conjunctions can join 2 nouns

Which sentence uses a coordinating conjunction to join prepositional phrases? Select the best answer. Kevin lost control of his car last weekend and crashed. His car went over the guardrail and into a tree. Fortunately, Kevin was not seriously hurt. However, he will definitely be more careful and aware when driving at any time of day or night.

His car went over the guardrail and into a tree.

What are the correlative conjunctions in the following sentence? Select the two that apply. Neither my little old ford taurus with a missing side mirror nor your truck with peeling paint will work for us

Neither, Nor

Which of the following sentences uses at least one coordinating conjunction? Select the best answer. Although her hair is easier to care for now that its short, my sister still regrets cutting it. Snow has covered my car, but I don't feel like going outside to scrape it off. Growing up, my mother often went swimming in the lake near her hometown.

Snow has covered my car, but I don't feel like going outside to scrape it off.

What are the coordinating conjunctions in this sentence? Select the two that apply. They need tickets, so meet Peter and Lynn near Row A.

So, And

Which sentence uses a coordinating conjunction to join prepositional phrases? Select the best answer. Jenny liked to bird watch from her apartment balcony. Sometimes, she saw them play, swooping into the trees and between the branches. She recognized the ones that visited often and even named them. They often perched near her chair or the balcony railing, chirping as if to say "hello."

Sometimes, she saw them play, swooping into the trees and between the branches

What type of conjunction is used in the following sentence? Select the best answer.She's been watching TV since she woke up this morning. Coordinating Subordinating Correlative

Subordinating

What type of conjunction is used in the following sentence? Select the best answer.We had a great time at the park even though we were attacked by mosquitos. Correlative Coordinating Subordinating

Subordinating

(1) For the moment, everything was quiet. (2) After tearing through the house like twin tornados, the three-year-olds were taking a nap. (3) Matt collapsed onto the couch and closed his eyes. (4) In addition to working part-time at the campus coffee shop, he had picked up a few babysitting jobs. (5) Even though he was used to caring for children (he had four younger siblings), these toddlers had way more energy than him. (6) He would enjoy a few minutes of rest until they awoke, ready to wreak havoc again. Identify the type of conjunction underlined in Sentence 5. Select the best answer. Correlative conjunction Coordinating Conjunction Subordinating Conjunction

Subordinating Conjunction

Identify the type of conjunction underlined in Sentence 2. Select the best answer. (1) Hannah checked her watch for what felt like the fiftieth time. (2) Once an hour had passed, she would give up. (3) She was waiting at the doctor's office, but she needed to get back to work soon. (4) She joggled her foot impatiently and pretended to read the magazine in her lap. (5) As she was about to leave, the doctor finally called her in. (6) Even though she was annoyed by the wait, she was also relieved. Correlative conjunction Coordinating Conjunction Subordinating Conjunction

Subordinating Conjunction

Which term matches the following definition? Select the best answer. A conjunction that introduces a dependent clause Correlative conjunction Coordinating Conjunction Subordinating Conjunction Conjunction

Subordinating Conjunction

What is the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence? Select the best answer. While watching TV can be relaxing, spending too much time can negatively affect your mind.

While

Which answer choice can function as a subordinating conjunction? Select the best answer. although so either, or

although

Which word is functioning as a coordinating conjunction? Select the best answer. Anita thought about practicing, but she stayed in bed.

but

Where should a coordinating conjunction be inserted in this sentence? Select the best answer. Tim's visit from his niece made his day, he wouldn't stop talking about it for weeks.

he wouldn't stop talking

In the following sentence, how is the coordinating conjunction functioning? Select the best answer.The majestic and ancient redwood tree rose high above the smaller pine trees. joining two adjectives Joining two prepositional phrases Joining two independent clauses None of the above

joining two adjectives

Which answer choice can function as a coordinating conjunction? Select the best answer. whether, or because or

or

To emphasize the relationship between the following clauses, where should a conjunctive adverb be inserted? Select the best answer. My best friend is training for a marathon; she's trying to start a non-profit organization.

she's trying to start a non-profit organization

To emphasize the relationship between the following clauses, where should a conjunctive adverb be inserted? My roommates are moving soon; they're donating a lot of furniture and clothing.

they're donating a lot of furniture and clothing.

Which word is functioning as a coordinating conjunction? Select the best answer. Kassey couldn't study anymore, yet she needed to desperately.

yet