Let's analyze each sentence and determine whether the
underlined conjunction is a
coordinating conjunction (CC) or a
subordinating conjunction (SC).
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🔹 Definitions:
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Coordinating Conjunctions (CC): Join two independent clauses (complete thoughts).
Common ones:
and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet
These are often remembered by the acronym
FANBOYS.
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Subordinating Conjunctions (SC): Introduce a dependent clause (incomplete thought) and connect it to an independent clause.
Examples:
because, when, as, if, although, whenever, since, while, etc.
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Now let’s go through each sentence:
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1.
James picked the dinner, and Sam picked the dessert.
- "and" joins two independent clauses.
✔ CC
2.
She laughed when the puppy chased its tail.
- "when" introduces a dependent clause ("when the puppy chased its tail").
✔ SC
3.
The tiger limped as it crept through the jungle.
- "as" shows time/cause; introduces a dependent clause.
✔ SC
4.
Because it began to rain, the game was called off.
- "because" introduces a reason (dependent clause).
✔ SC
5.
I called Tasha, but she didn’t answer.
- "but" joins two independent clauses.
✔ CC
6.
If the door is open, you should close it.
- "if" introduces a condition (dependent clause).
✔ SC
7.
It was a good movie, yet no one saw it.
- "yet" joins two independent clauses (shows contrast).
✔ CC
8.
Whenever Linus is ready, we will leave.
- "whenever" introduces a dependent clause (time condition).
✔ SC
9.
The class picnic will be at the beach, or it will be at the zoo.
- "or" joins two independent clauses (choices).
✔ CC
10.
The campers stopped to rest although they were in a hurry.
- "although" introduces a contrasting idea (dependent clause).
✔ SC
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
CC
2.
SC
3.
SC
4.
SC
5.
CC
6.
SC
7.
CC
8.
SC
9.
CC
10.
SC
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of coordinating and subordinating conjunctions worksheet.
