Language analysis course: conjunctions

Multiple-choice exercise

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Choose the correct answer for each question.

  1. He came so he could help.
    1.   subordinating conjunction
    2.   coordinating conjunction
    3.   correlating conjunction
  2. I explained it carefully so that there was no doubt.
    1.   subordinating conjunction
    2.   coordinating conjunction
    3.   correlating conjunction
  3. He came because he was asked.
    1.   correlating conjunction
    2.   coordinating conjunction
    3.   subordinating conjunction
  4. I haven't decided whether I want to see him.
    1.   subordinating conjunction
    2.   coordinating conjunction
    3.   correlating conjunction
  5. I'll say whatever I like.
    1.   correlating conjunction
    2.   subordinating conjunction
    3.   coordinating conjunction
  6. I'll wait for him assuming he's not too late.
    1.   subordinating conjunction
    2.   coordinating conjunction
    3.   correlating conjunction
  7. If you will wait here, then I'll bring it to you.
    1.   correlating conjunction
    2.   subordinating conjunction
    3.   coordinating conjunction
  8. I had barely arrived when he insulted me.
    1.   coordinating conjunction
    2.   subordinating conjunction
    3.   correlating conjunction
  9. I ate whereas she went without.
    1.   correlating conjunction
    2.   coordinating conjunction
    3.   subordinating conjunction
  10. It's naughty but nice.
    1.   subordinating conjunction
    2.   correlating conjunction
    3.   coordinating conjunction