Coordinating Conjunctions Quiz

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Introduction

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Coordinating Conjunctions

Coordinating conjunctions combine clauses that can stand independently as sentences. When using a coordinating conjunction to combine sentences, sometimes a comma is added and sometimes it is not. 

Use the acronym FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) to recall the coordinating conjunctions.

The rule is simple. If there is a subject in the clause after one of the coordinating conjunctions, there is a comma before the coordinating conjunction.

If there not a stated subject after the coordinating conjunction, there is not a comma before the coordinating conjunction.

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Examples 

1) Which of the following is correct?

a) It gives valuable information to help you set realistic expectations along the way and will help you set goals for yourself.

b) It gives valuable information to help you set realistic expectations along the way, and will

help you set goals for yourself.

2) Which one of these is correct?

a) Astute readers will see these secrets and take action for success.

b) Astute readers will see these secrets, and take action for success.

3) Which one of these is correct.

a) The money is nice to have, but I cannot quit my day job yet.

b) The money is nice to have but I cannot quit my day job yet.

4) Which choice is correct?

a) The numbers do not lie. Either I did the work, or I did not.

b) The numbers do not lie. Either I did the work or I did not.

5) Which of the following is correct?

a) I have a master plan when I write a book, and I follow a process when I write.

b) I have a master plan when I write a book and I follow the process when I write.

6) Which one of the following is correct?

a) People used to take time off, but now society demands too much.

b) People used to take time off but now society demands too much.

7) Which one of the following is correct?

a) Writing activities must consume 75% of your time, or you will fail in the long-term.

b) Writing activities must consume 75% of your time or you will fail in the long-term.

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