Worksheet 2: Advanced Coordinating Conjunctions

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Worksheet 2: Advanced Coordinating Conjunctions

Name: _________________________   Date: _________________________

1. Combining Sentences

Combine the two sentences into one compound sentence using the coordinating conjunction in parentheses. Add a comma where necessary.

Original: The sun was shining. It was cold outside. (but)

Corrected:

Original: She finished her homework. She watched a movie. (so)

Corrected:

Original: He could take the bus. He could walk. (or)

Corrected:

Original: The team played well. They did not win the game. (yet)

Corrected:

2. Punctuation Correction (Comma Splices)

The sentences below are comma splices (two sentences joined incorrectly with only a comma). Correct them by adding a coordinating conjunction after the comma.

Original: The concert was amazing, I want to see them again.

Corrected:

Original: He was running late, he forgot to set his alarm.

Corrected:

Original: I love chocolate, I do not like vanilla.

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3. Creative Writing

Write a short paragraph describing your weekend plans. Use at least three different coordinating conjunctions correctly.

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