*GRAMMAR 8.1 REDO

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PART 1 of 1

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the conjunction in each sentence. (25 points)
*For coordinating conjunctions, you may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.
*For correlative conjunctions, separate each conjunction with a comma.
(example: Both my bicycle and my father’s car have a flat tire. ----- ANSWER: both, and)

2. Determine if the conjunction is coordinating or correlative. (25 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
*THIRTEEN of them are coordinating.
*TWELVE of them are correlative.
Sentence #1: The soil is rich, and the climate is moderate.
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Conjunction: The soil is rich, and the climate is moderate.

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Type: The soil is rich, and the climate is moderate.

Sentence #2: The ceremony was covered by either radio or television.
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Conjunction: The ceremony was covered by either radio or television.

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Type: The ceremony was covered by either radio or television.

Sentence #3: Rags and Mittens are littermates.
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Conjunction: Rags and Mittens are littermates.

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Type: Rags and Mittens are littermates.

Sentence #4: Neither the Johnsons nor the Montoyas are our next-door neighbors.
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Conjunction: Neither the Johnsons nor the Montoyas are our next-door neighbors.

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Type: Neither the Johnsons nor the Montoyas are our next-door neighbors.

Sentence #5: Jeremy had English and gym before lunch.
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Conjunction: Jeremy had English and gym before lunch.

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Type: Jeremy had English and gym before lunch.

Sentence #6: Neither rain nor snow is in the immediate forecast.
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Conjunction: Neither rain nor snow is in the immediate forecast.

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Type: Neither rain nor snow is in the immediate forecast.

Sentence #7: Erin had a fever, but Maria felt fine.
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Conjunction: Erin had a fever, but Maria felt fine.

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Type: Erin had a fever, but Maria felt fine.

Sentence #8: Before selecting a computer, Mr. Oleson collected brochures and flyers.
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Conjunction: Before selecting a computer, Mr. Oleson collected brochures and flyers.

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Type: Before selecting a computer, Mr. Oleson collected brochures and flyers.

Sentence #9: Hector ate corn and green beans with his steak.
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Conjunction: Hector ate corn and green beans with his steak.

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Type: Hector ate corn and green beans with his steak.

Sentence #10: Both her essay and her speech were flawless.
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Conjunction: Both her essay and her speech were flawless.

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Type: Both her essay and her speech were flawless.

Sentence #11: Molly had an umbrella, but Alfonso was unprepared for the shower.
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Conjunction: Molly had an umbrella, but Alfonso was unprepared for the shower.

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Type: Molly had an umbrella, but Alfonso was unprepared for the shower.

Sentence #12: Both carnations and chrysanthemums are popular flowers for corsages.
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Conjunction: Both carnations and chrysanthemums are popular flowers for corsages.

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Type: Both carnations and chrysanthemums are popular flowers for corsages.

Sentence #13: The whole family not only learned snorkeling but also learned water skiing.
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Conjunction: The whole family not only learned snorkeling but also learned water skiing.

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Type: The whole family not only learned snorkeling but also learned water skiing.

Sentence #14: Herve was an expert in the diagnosis and repair of diesel engines.
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Conjunction: Herve was an expert in the diagnosis and repair of diesel engines.

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Type: Herve was an expert in the diagnosis and repair of diesel engines.

Sentence #15: Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler are the three major American auto producers.
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Conjunction: Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler are the three major American auto producers.

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Type: Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler are the three major American auto producers.

Sentence #16: Red Hots and candy corn are Erika’s favorite candy.
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Conjunction: Red Hots and candy corn are Erika’s favorite candy.

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Type: Red Hots and candy corn are Erika’s favorite candy.

Sentence #17: Neither Ahmed nor the rest of the group is, are interested in the side trip.
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Conjunction: Neither Ahmed nor the rest of the group is, are interested in the side trip.

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Type: Neither Ahmed nor the rest of the group is, are interested in the side trip.

Sentence #18: Both Benny and Jerry dislike winter.
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Conjunction: Both Benny and Jerry dislike winter.

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Type: Both Benny and Jerry dislike winter.

Sentence #19: Fruits and vegetables are part of a balanced diet.
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Conjunction: Fruits and vegetables are part of a balanced diet.

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Type: Fruits and vegetables are part of a balanced diet.

Sentence #20: Neither Fido nor the cats were to be seen.
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Conjunction: Neither Fido nor the cats were to be seen.

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Type: Neither Fido nor the cats were to be seen.

Sentence #21: The band and the soloist perform this evening.
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Conjunction: The band and the soloist perform this evening.

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Type: The band and the soloist perform this evening.

Sentence #22: Either a deer or pheasants were eating his chicken feed.
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Conjunction: Either a deer or pheasants were eating his chicken feed.

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Type: Either a deer or pheasants were eating his chicken feed.

Sentence #23: Chan and her family drive Cadillacs.
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Conjunction: Chan and her family drive Cadillacs.

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Type: Chan and her family drive Cadillacs.

Sentence #24: Marcus or one of his sisters makes these clever posters.
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Conjunction: Marcus or one of his sisters makes these clever posters.

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Type: Marcus or one of his sisters makes these clever posters.

Sentence #25: Were the Jacksons or Kenny involved in the accident?
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Conjunction: Were the Jacksons or Kenny involved in the accident?

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Type: Were the Jacksons or Kenny involved in the accident?