Let's solve this step by step.
Task:
Underline the
conjunction in each sentence and then
tick whether it is a
coordinating or
subordinating conjunction.
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Definitions:
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Coordinating Conjunctions: Connect two independent clauses (complete thoughts).
Common ones:
and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet
Remember:
FANBOYS (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So)
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Subordinating Conjunctions: Introduce a dependent clause (incomplete thought) and connect it to an independent clause.
Examples:
although, because, since, while, though, although, when, as, if, unless, until, now that, etc.
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Now, let’s go through each sentence:
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1. Jack painted the bathroom and the hallway.
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Conjunction: *and*
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Type: Coordinating (connects two noun phrases: "the bathroom" and "the hallway")
✔ Coordinating – tick
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2. Although the car was new, it did not work well.
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Conjunction: *Although*
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Type: Subordinating (introduces dependent clause: "Although the car was new")
✔ Subordinating – tick
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3. Sam loves to read, but it is hard for him.
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Conjunction: *but*
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Type: Coordinating (connects two independent clauses)
✔ Coordinating – tick
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4. I carved a pumpkin while my sister made her costume.
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Conjunction: *while*
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Type: Subordinating (shows time; introduces dependent clause)
✔ Subordinating – tick
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5. The pitcher thought it was a strike, but the umpire thought it was a ball.
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Conjunction: *but*
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Type: Coordinating (joins two independent clauses)
✔ Coordinating – tick
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6. My pen ran out, and I have to finish the test!
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Conjunction: *and*
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Type: Coordinating (joins two independent clauses)
✔ Coordinating – tick
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7. Dance is her favorite, but she is better at sports.
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Conjunction: *but*
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Type: Coordinating (joins two independent clauses)
✔ Coordinating – tick
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8. The playground was built, although it isn't very safe.
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Conjunction: *although*
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Type: Subordinating (introduces dependent clause)
✔ Subordinating – tick
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9. The leaves are changing now that fall is coming.
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Conjunction: *now that*
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Type: Subordinating (introduces reason/time-dependent clause)
✔ Subordinating – tick
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10. He hit a homerun, and they won the game.
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Conjunction: *and*
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Type: Coordinating (joins two independent clauses)
✔ Coordinating – tick
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✔ Final Answers:
| Sentence | Conjunction | Type |
|--------|-------------|------|
| 1 | and | Coordinating |
| 2 | Although | Subordinating |
| 3 | but | Coordinating |
| 4 | while | Subordinating |
| 5 | but | Coordinating |
| 6 | and | Coordinating |
| 7 | but | Coordinating |
| 8 | although | Subordinating |
| 9 | now that | Subordinating |
| 10 | and | Coordinating |
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✔ Instructions:
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Underline the conjunction in each sentence.
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Tick the correct box: either
Coordinating or
Subordinating.
> Example:
> 1. Jack painted the bathroom
and the hallway.
> → Tick:
Coordinating
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of subordinating conjunctions worksheet pdf.
