Question 1

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the coordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. The meatballs are cold, ___________ I refuse to eat them.

Accepted Answer

The coordinating conjunction "so" correctly expresses a cause-and-effect relationship between the meatballs being cold and the speaker's refusal to eat them.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank is "for," as it introduces the reason why Laurel and Libby went to college in Wyoming. The sentence implies a cause-effect relationship, making "for" the appropriate choice.

Question 3

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.

Accepted Answer

The correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank is "daytime, for," because "for" introduces the reason why an opossum is not usually seen in the daytime, which is because it hunts for food at night.

Question 4

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.

Accepted Answer

The correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank is "intersections, but" because it introduces a contrast between the car stalling and the speaker's ability to start it again.

Question 5

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the coordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. The twins are going to the gym, _____________ they both like to work out.

Accepted Answer

The coordinating conjunction "for" is used because it introduces the reason why the twins are going to the gym, which is because they both like to work out.

Question 6

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.

Accepted Answer

The correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the given sentence is "favorite, for" because "for" is used to explain a reason or purpose, which fits the context of explaining why the ski slope is the speaker's favorite.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank is "game, and" because it connects two independent clauses that are related in content, indicating that both actions will happen.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the blank is "practicing, and" because it indicates that Daisuke will continue to practice and as a result, he will learn how to do his dive. This shows a cause-and-effect relationship and continuation of actions, which is best connected by "and."

Question 9

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the coordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. June wants to be an accountant, ________ she will take a business class.

Accepted Answer

The conjunction "so" correctly indicates a cause-and-effect relationship between June wanting to be an accountant and her decision to take a business class.

Question 10

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the coordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. Lawrence should answer his cell phone, ______________ he should turn it off.

Accepted Answer

The sentence suggests a choice between two actions Lawrence should take regarding his cell phone, making "or" the appropriate coordinating conjunction to express this relationship.

Question 11

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.

Accepted Answer

The correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the sentence is "great, but" because it implies a contrast between the appearance of the key lime pies and the need for refrigeration.

Question 12

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the coordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. Kahlia will work in her father's business, ___________ she will attend Montclair State College.

Accepted Answer

The sentence suggests a choice between two actions, making "or" the appropriate conjunction to express the relationship between working in her father's business and attending Montclair State College.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the sentence "Cynthia is ___________ I will go too." is "leaving, so" because it indicates a cause-and-effect relationship between Cynthia leaving and the speaker's decision to go too.

Question 14

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the coordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. Thunder can be deafening, ___________ lightning can be deadly.

Accepted Answer

The sentence contrasts two different ideas about thunder and lightning, making "but" the appropriate conjunction to show the contrast.

Question 15

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the coordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. The nurses asked him to wait for the X-rays, ___________ he didn't have time.

Accepted Answer

The correct conjunction is "but" because it introduces a contrast between the nurses asking him to wait and his lack of time.

Question 16

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.

Accepted Answer

The correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the sentence is "Detroit, and" because it connects two independent clauses that are related in a sequence of events.

Question 17

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the coordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. The reckless bicycle messenger felt dizzy, __________ she refused medical attention.

Accepted Answer

The correct conjunction is "yet" because it introduces a contrast between feeling dizzy and refusing medical attention.

Question 18

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the coordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. I would not argue with my friend, ___________ I disagreed with her.

Accepted Answer

The coordinating conjunction "but" is used to introduce a contrast or exception, which fits the relationship between not arguing and disagreeing.

Question 19

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the coordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. The duck hunter fell in the pond, __________ his waders filled with water.

Accepted Answer

The correct conjunction is "and" because it simply connects two related events: the hunter falling in the pond and his waders filling with water, indicating a sequence of events.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

The correct coordinating conjunction and punctuation for the sentence is "well, but" because it shows contrast between Joaquin performing his job well and being laid off.

Quiz 17: Coordination