Review Conjunctions and Interjections

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1.: I have a terrible cough, but this cough syrup and those cough drops are helping.
2.: Jordan has a hard time with math and reading, yet he keeps on trying.
3.: I was late to class, so I had to sit in the back of the room and try to catch up.
4.: That new movie has a lot of action and suspense, but I didn't think it was believable.
5.: Would you like Italian or ranch dressing on your salad?

Directions:: Decide if the underlined conjunction is connecting words, phrases, or clauses.

6.: If we go kayaking on the river, we can see some interesting animals and get some exercise.
(words / phrases / clauses)
7.: I emptied my entire backpack, yet I still couldn't find my pencil.
(words / phrases / clauses)
8.: Some people buy a new car every year, so we might be able to find a good deal on a pre-owned car.
(words / phrases / clauses)
9.: I think I put your sweater in my closet or in the laundry room.
(words / phrases / clauses)
10.: My neighbor's dog is loud and obnoxious.
(words / phrases / clauses)

Directions:: Click on the correlative conjunctions in the sentences. Make sure to click on all the parts.

11.: I think that neither CDs nor MP3s sound as good as vinyl records.
12.: I am not sure whether to go to the movies tonight or to stay home and watch television.
13.: Those dogs are not only powerful protectors but also gentle playmates for young children.
14.: I would like either a slice of cake or a milkshake for dessert.
15.: My new car is both fuel efficient and fun looking.

Directions:: Click on the first word in each item in the series. This will make them look like a list. Then decide if they are correct or not.

16.: I have one cookie for you, one for your sister, and I have six for me.
(correct / incorrect)
17.: I want to go skating in the park, and Laurie wants to go bicycling by the beach, so we will stay home and watch a movie.
(correct / incorrect)
18.: Those dragons are large, frightening, and hungry.
(correct / incorrect)
19.: The storm is causing the waves to crash, the dunes to erode, and the birds to hide.
(correct / incorrect)
20.: Chasing each other, running after the ball, and on the playground, the preschoolers were having a wonderful time.
(correct / incorrect)

Directions:: Click on the conjunctive adverb or parenthetical expression in each sentence.

21.: You students have worked hard on your science fair projects; likewise, the judges have worked hard to evaluate them.
22.: I think it would be fun to go to Canada this summer; on the other hand, Mexico would be fun too.
23.: You should write your essay tonight; otherwise, you will have homework this weekend.
24.: Our plane was delayed by thunderstorms; finally, we landed three hours late.
25.: My electricity went off, my alarm didn't ring, and the taxi took forever to get to the airport; furthermore, the plane was delayed several hours.

Directions:: Click on the subordinating conjunction in each sentence. Make sure to include all the words in multi-word conjunctions.

26.: It looks as if it will snow.
27.: Before you book that international flight, make sure your passport is up to date.
28.: Those rose bushes are looking very healthy though they do need some trimming.
29.: As soon as my jeans are dry, I will be ready to go.
30.: I still try to visit my grandfather every week even if he usually doesn't recognize me anymore.

Directions:: Click to punctuate each sentence. Some sentences may not need any punctuation added. Some sentences may need punctuation marks removed.

31.: Before , my , grandparents , built , this , house , they , lived , in , a , small , apartment , downtown.
(correct as is)
32.: Whenever , I , hear , that , song , I , can't , keep , my , foot , from , tapping.
(correct as is)
33.: We , will , be , able , to , see , the , zoo's , otters , playing , as , long , as , it , is , not , their , nap , time.
(correct as is)
34.: We , decided , to , make , our , treehouse , out , of , reclaimed , lumber , though , it , might , have , been , easier , to , just , order , new , lumber.
(correct as is)
35.: I , love , visiting , London , because , I , enjoy , all , the , museums , there.
(correct as is)

41.: I want to spend this vacation relaxing I've told you before.
(like / as)
42.: I feel I have met you before.
(like / as if)
43.: It feels time has slowed to a stop.
(like / as though)
44.: The red in that shirt looks the poppies I saw growing in Spain.
(like / as though)
45.: I only eat green vegetables spinach, asparagus, and lettuce.
(like / such as)

Directions:: Click the space after each interjection as many times as needed to get the correct punctuation mark. One click for a comma, two for a period, three for an exclamation mark, and four for a question mark.

51.: Shucks ,.!? it ,.!? was ,.!? no ,.!? trouble ,.!? to ,.!? do ,.!? that ,.!? for ,.!? you.
52.: Eureka ,.!? I ,.!? solved ,.!? the ,.!? mystery!
53.: Congratulations ,.!? you ,.!? got ,.!? first ,.!? place ,.!? in ,.!? the ,.!? writing ,.!? contest.
54.: Duh ,.!? I ,.!? knew ,.!? that ,.!? was ,.!? the ,.!? right ,.!? answer.
55.: Can ,.!? I ,.!? go ,.!? over ,.!? to ,.!? Maci's ,.!? house? ,.!? Please ,.!?

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