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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.
Conjunction: The soil is rich, and the climate is moderate.
Type: The soil is rich, and the climate is moderate.
Conjunction: The ceremony was covered by either radio or television.
Type: The ceremony was covered by either radio or television.
Conjunction: Rags and Mittens are littermates.
Type: Rags and Mittens are littermates.
Conjunction: Neither the Johnsons nor the Montoyas are our next-door neighbors.
Type: Neither the Johnsons nor the Montoyas are our next-door neighbors.
Conjunction: Jeremy had English and gym before lunch.
Type: Jeremy had English and gym before lunch.
Conjunction: Neither rain nor snow is in the immediate forecast.
Type: Neither rain nor snow is in the immediate forecast.
Conjunction: Erin had a fever, but Maria felt fine.
Type: Erin had a fever, but Maria felt fine.
Conjunction: Before selecting a computer, Mr. Oleson collected brochures and flyers.
Type: Before selecting a computer, Mr. Oleson collected brochures and flyers.
Conjunction: Hector ate corn and green beans with his steak.
Type: Hector ate corn and green beans with his steak.
Conjunction: Both her essay and her speech were flawless.
Type: Both her essay and her speech were flawless.
Conjunction: Molly had an umbrella, but Alfonso was unprepared for the shower.
Type: Molly had an umbrella, but Alfonso was unprepared for the shower.
Conjunction: Both carnations and chrysanthemums are popular flowers for corsages.
Type: Both carnations and chrysanthemums are popular flowers for corsages.
Conjunction: The whole family not only learned snorkeling but also learned water skiing.
Type: The whole family not only learned snorkeling but also learned water skiing.
Conjunction: Herve was an expert in the diagnosis and repair of diesel engines.
Type: Herve was an expert in the diagnosis and repair of diesel engines.
Conjunction: Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler are the three major American auto producers.
Type: Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler are the three major American auto producers.
Conjunction: Red Hots and candy corn are Erika’s favorite candy.
Type: Red Hots and candy corn are Erika’s favorite candy.
Conjunction: Neither Ahmed nor the rest of the group is, are interested in the side trip.
Type: Neither Ahmed nor the rest of the group is, are interested in the side trip.
Conjunction: Both Benny and Jerry dislike winter.
Type: Both Benny and Jerry dislike winter.
Conjunction: Fruits and vegetables are part of a balanced diet.
Type: Fruits and vegetables are part of a balanced diet.
Conjunction: Neither Fido nor the cats were to be seen.
Type: Neither Fido nor the cats were to be seen.
Conjunction: The band and the soloist perform this evening.
Type: The band and the soloist perform this evening.
Conjunction: Either a deer or pheasants were eating his chicken feed.
Type: Either a deer or pheasants were eating his chicken feed.
Conjunction: Chan and her family drive Cadillacs.
Type: Chan and her family drive Cadillacs.
Conjunction: Marcus or one of his sisters makes these clever posters.
Type: Marcus or one of his sisters makes these clever posters.
Conjunction: Were the Jacksons or Kenny involved in the accident?
Type: Were the Jacksons or Kenny involved in the accident?