Let’s go through each sentence one by one. We need to find the
conjunction (the word that connects parts of the sentence) and then decide if it’s a
coordinating conjunction or a
subordinating conjunction.
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Quick reminder:
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Coordinating conjunctions join equal parts — like two nouns, two verbs, or two complete sentences. The main ones are:
FANBOYS → For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.
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Subordinating conjunctions start a dependent clause — they make one part of the sentence depend on the other. Examples: although, because, while, since, if, when, after, before, until, unless, as, though, even though, so that, now that, etc.
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Now let’s solve each:
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1. Jack painted the bathroom and the hallway.
→ Conjunction:
and
→ “And” is joining two nouns (“bathroom” and “hallway”) — equal things.
✔ Coordinating
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2. Although the car was new, it did not work well.
→ Conjunction:
Although
→ “Although” starts a dependent clause — it makes the first part rely on the second.
✔ Subordinating
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3. Sam loves to read, but it is hard for him.
→ Conjunction:
but
→ “But” joins two complete thoughts — both can stand alone.
✔ Coordinating
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4. I carved a pumpkin while my sister made her costume.
→ Conjunction:
while
→ “While” shows time relationship — one action happening during another. It makes the second part dependent.
✔ Subordinating
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5. The pitcher thought it was a strike, but the umpire thought it was a ball.
→ Conjunction:
but
→ Joins two full sentences — equal ideas.
✔ Coordinating
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6. My pen ran out, and I have to finish the test!
→ Conjunction:
and
→ Joins two complete thoughts.
✔ Coordinating
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7. Dance is her favorite, but she is better at sports.
→ Conjunction:
but
→ Again, joining two independent clauses.
✔ Coordinating
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8. The playground was built, although it isn’t very safe.
→ Conjunction:
although
→ Starts a dependent clause — explains contrast but depends on main idea.
✔ Subordinating
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9. The leaves are changing now that fall is coming.
→ Conjunction:
now that
→ This is a subordinating conjunction — it introduces a reason or condition.
✔ Subordinating
*(Note: “now that” acts as one unit here — it’s not just “that”.)*
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10. He hit a homerun, and they won the game.
→ Conjunction:
and
→ Joins two complete sentences.
✔ Coordinating
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Final Answer:
1. Coordinating
2. Subordinating
3. Coordinating
4. Subordinating
5. Coordinating
6. Coordinating
7. Coordinating
8. Subordinating
9. Subordinating
10. Coordinating
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of coordination and subordination worksheet.
