Language analysis course: conjunctions

Multiple-choice exercise

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Choose the correct answer for each question.

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