Worksheet on coordinating conjunctions with fill-in-the-blank exercises.

You're working on a worksheet about coordinating conjunctions — the seven key ones are:
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

These words connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. Each sentence needs one of these to make logical sense.

Let’s go through each sentence and choose the best coordinating conjunction:

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1) That cardigan cannot be mine, __________ it is too long.
→ The second part explains *why* it can’t be yours.
✔ so (shows result/consequence)
Answer: so

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2) Let’s meet on Wednesday mornings __________ Thursday afternoons.
→ You’re offering two *options* for meeting.
✔ or (presents alternatives)
Answer: or

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3) I ate a full breakfast, __________ I feel hungry.
→ This is surprising — you ate a lot, but still feel hungry.
✔ yet (shows contrast, similar to “but” but more formal/emphatic)
Answer: yet

*(Note: “but” would also work here, but “yet” fits better with the surprise/contrast tone.)*

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4) Brett tried hard to score a goal, __________ he did not succeed.
→ Again, contrast: effort vs. failure.
✔ but (most common for simple contrast)
Answer: but

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5) We didn’t ask for a discount, __________ did the store offer one.
→ This is a negative statement followed by another negative — using “nor” for parallel structure.
✔ nor (used after a negative to add another negative idea)
Answer: nor

*(Example: “I don’t like coffee, nor do I like tea.”)*

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6) Janet is a vegan, __________ she doesn’t eat animal products.
→ The second part explains *why* she is a vegan — it’s the reason.
✔ for (used to give a reason, slightly more formal than “because”)
Answer: for

*(Note: “so” could also fit if you think it’s a result, but “for” is better for explaining cause/reason in this context.)*

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7) Mike put on his shoes __________ socks.
→ He’s putting on two things — they’re connected as items of clothing.
✔ and (joins two similar items)
Answer: and

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8) She had woken up late, __________ she missed the train.
→ Waking up late caused her to miss the train — it’s a result.
✔ so (shows consequence)
Answer: so

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9) My mom cooked pasta __________ chicken for dinner.
→ Two options for dinner — she made either/or? Or both?
Since it says “cooked pasta ___ chicken,” it implies two dishes — likely both.
✔ and (if both were cooked)
But if it’s meant as a choice, then or

However, in most contexts like this, especially with “cooked... for dinner,” it’s listing what was prepared — so and is correct.

✔ and
Answer: and

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10) Kendra grew up in a small town, __________ she feels comfortable living downtown.
→ Contrast: grew up in small town → now comfortable in big city.
✔ but (shows contrast between past and present preference)
Answer: but

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✔ Final Answers:

1. so
2. or
3. yet
4. but
5. nor
6. for
7. and
8. so
9. and
10. but

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💡 Quick Tip:

To remember the 7 coordinating conjunctions, use the acronym:
FANBOYS → For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

Use them to connect equal parts of a sentence — and always match the logic (contrast, choice, reason, result, etc.).

Let me know if you’d like to practice more! 😊