Worksheet on Conjunctions: Coordinating

English
Grade 8
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A worksheet focusing on the correct use of coordinating conjunctions, designed for Grade 8 students to practice error correction.

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Worksheet on Conjunctions: Coordinating

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Grade Grade 8
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Understanding Coordinating Conjunctions

Coordinating conjunctions are words that join words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. The main coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. They are often remembered by the acronym FANBOYS. Proper use of these conjunctions ensures clear and effective sentence structure. However, common mistakes include using the wrong conjunction or placing them incorrectly within sentences.
1.
Identify and correct the error in the following sentence: 'She wanted to go to the park but it was raining.'
[2 marks]
2.
Review this sentence and correct any issues: 'I like apples and I like oranges.'
[2 marks]
3.
Find and fix the mistake in this sentence: 'He neither called nor showed up.'
[2 marks]
4.
Rewrite this sentence with correct punctuation and conjunction use: 'I wanted to stay home but I had to go to school.'
[2 marks]
5.
Choose the correct conjunction to complete this sentence: 'You can have tea ___ coffee.'
Aa) or
Bb) and
Cc) but
Dd) nor
6.
Identify the incorrect use of a coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'She was tired but still finished her homework quickly.'
[2 marks]
7.
Write a sentence that correctly uses the coordinating conjunction 'yet'.
[2 marks]
8.
Correct the error in this sentence: 'They went to the store, or they stayed home.'
[2 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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