Worksheet 2: Advanced Coordinating Conjunctions
Challenge yourself with exercises on combining sentences and using commas correctly. Click below to print or save as a PDF.
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)
Original: She finished her homework. She watched a movie. (so)
Original: He could take the bus. He could walk. (or)
Original: The team played well. They did not win the game. (yet)
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.
Original: He was running late, he forgot to set his alarm.
Original: I love chocolate, I do not like vanilla.
3. Creative Writing
Write a short paragraph describing your weekend plans. Use at least three different coordinating conjunctions correctly.