Deck 16: Coordination

Question 1

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the coordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
Jasmine couldn't go, ___________ she was tired.

A) so
B) for
C) nor

Answer 1

B

Question 2

For each of the following sentences, select the correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank.
Nina's sink has a __________ she has to call a plumber.

A) leak, so
B) leak for,
C) leak, but

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the coordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
Venus looked at the antique rocker, ________ she couldn't afford to buy it.

A) and
B) for
C) but

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the coordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
His shoes are worn, _____________ he has no socks.

A) but
B) so
C) and

Question 5

For each of the following sentences, select the correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank.
My husband loves _______ he drinks it every day.

A) tea, yet
B) tea and,
C) tea, so

Question 6

For each of the following sentences, select the correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank.
I like to play _______ I cannot play tonight.

A) chess, for
B) chess so,
C) chess, but

Question 7

For each of the following sentences, select the correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank.
Tom watered the wilting _________ he added fertilizer to the soil.

A) plant, yet
B) plant or,
C) plant, and

Question 8

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the coordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
My brother is in the play, _____________ I want to attend the first performance.

A) yet
B) or
C) so

Question 9

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the coordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
Deserts are harsh and dry, ___________ many plants grow there.

A) or
B) yet
C) so

Question 10

For each of the following sentences, select the correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank.
Buck caught the _________ he raced toward the end zone.

A) pass, and
B) pass, for
C) pass so,

Question 11

For each of the following sentences, select the correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank.
The map was displayed on the ___________ the motorists traced their routes on it.

A) wall but,
B) wall, or
C) wall, so

Question 12

For each of the following sentences, select the correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank.
Put those newspapers by the ____________ take them to the recycling center.

A) curb, nor
B) curb, or
C) curb and,

Question 13

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the coordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
Bill went to work, ______________ he didn't punch in.

A) nor
B) so
C) but

Question 14

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the coordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
Lisa jogs every day, ___________ she wants to stay in shape.

A) for
B) yet
C) and

Question 15

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the coordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
Your niece and I went out to lunch, _____________ we both ordered salmon.

A) but
B) and
C) for

Question 16

For each of the following sentences, select the correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank.
The motorcycle runs ___________ it needs a paint job.

A) well, and
B) well, but
C) well or,

Question 17

For each of the following sentences, select the correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank.
The cake sank into the ____________ the cook forgot to add baking soda.

A) pan, and
B) pan, for
C) pan so,

Question 18

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the coordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
Constance might go to the club, ________________ she might stay home.

A) or
B) and
C) so

Question 19

For each of the following sentences, select the correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank.
Ushi receives many airmail _________ she is far from home.

A) letters, but
B) letters so,
C) letters, for

Question 20

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the coordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
Guy is a contractor, _____________ he know the construction business.

A) so
B) but
C) or

Question 21

For each of the following sentences, select the correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank.
Ann went to college in __________ she had always loved the West.

A) Wyoming, for
B) Wyoming, but
C) Wyoming and,

Question 22

For each of the following sentences, select the correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank.
The ski slope is my ___________ it is long and wide.

A) favorite and,
B) favorite, for
C) favorite yet,

Question 23

For each of the following sentences, select the correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank.
An opossum is not usually seen in the ___________ it hunts for food at night.

A) daytime so,
B) daytime, and
C) daytime, for

Question 24

For each of the following sentences, select the correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank.
Dr. Gibbs asked him to wait for the x-rays, ___________ he didn't have time.

A) but
B) so
C) or

Question 25

For each of the following sentences, select the correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank.
The key lime pies look __________ they need to be refrigerated.

A) great, nor
B) great, or
C) great, but

Question 26

For each of the following sentences, select the correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank.
Luis performed his job ____________ he was laid off.

A) well, but
B) well yet,
C) well, so

Question 27

For each of the following sentences, select the correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank.
The duck hunter fell in the pond, __________ his waders filled with water.

A) yet
B) and
C) for

Question 28

For each of the following sentences, select the correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank.
The reckless bicycle messenger felt dizzy, __________ she refused medical attention.

A) and
B) so
C) yet

Question 29

For each of the following sentences, select the correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank.
BJ is going to the gym, _____________ he likes to work out.

A) but
B) for
C) or

Question 30

For each of the following sentences, select the correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank.
June wants to be an accountant, ________ she will take a business class.

A) so
B) for
C) nor

Question 31

For each of the following sentences, select the correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank.
I would not argue with my friend, ___________ I disagreed with her.

A) for
B) nor
C) but

Question 32

For each of the following sentences, select the correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank.
The meatballs are cold, ___________ I refuse to eat them.

A) so
B) for
C) nor

Question 33

For each of the following sentences, select the correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank.
Thunder can be deafening, ___________ lightning can be deadly.

A) so
B) for
C) but

Question 34

For each of the following sentences, select the correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank.
Lawrence should answer his cell phone, ______________ he should turn it off.

A) and
B) or
C) so

Question 35

For each of the following sentences, select the correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank.
Kahlia will work in her father's business, ___________ she will attend Montclair State College.

A) for
B) or
C) so

Question 36

For each of the following sentences, select the correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank.
Jennifer will go to the baseball ___________ Bob will go to the soccer match.

A) game, or
B) game so,
C) game, and

Question 37

For each of the following sentences, select the correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank.
Sam will keep __________ he will learn how to do his dive.

A) practicing, or
B) practicing but,
C) practicing, and

Question 38

For each of the following sentences, select the correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank.
His car stalls at ____________ he knows how to get it started again.

A) intersections, but
B) intersections yet,
C) intersections, or

Question 39

For each of the following sentences, select the correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank.
Cynthia is ___________ I will go too.

A) leaving or,
B) leaving, so
C) leaving, yet

Question 40

For each of the following sentences, select the correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank.
At noon on Thursday, we left ____________ we arrived on Friday at three.

A) Detroit so,
B) Detroit, and
C) Detroit yet,