Conjunctions worksheet

Conjunctions are connecting words. We use them to connect two words, two phrases or two clauses together.
Conjunctions not only join clauses together but also show how their meanings are related. There are mainly
two types of conjunctions coordinating conjunctions and subordinating conjunctions. Test your knowledge of
conjunctions with this grammar worksheet.
Underline the conjunctions in the following sentences and state whether they are coordinating or subordinating.
1. You will succeed if you work hard.
2. I dont know whether she will come.
3. Though she is poor, she is honest.
4. He must be asleep for there is no light in his room.
5. Because I liked him I tried to help him.
6. I will call you when I arrive.
7. I waited for hours but she didnt come.
8. James is taller than Harry.
9. Give me something to eat, else I will die of hunger.
10. We can travel by land or water.
11. Either you are mistaken or I am.
12. The train had left before we reached the station.
13. I will go to Mexico after I have finished my work here.
14. She was so weak that she could not walk.
15. Unless you give me the money I will shoot you.
Answers
1. if subordinating
2. whether subordinating
3. though subordinating
4. for coordinating
5. because subordinating
6. when subordinating
7. but coordinating
8. than subordinating
9. else coordinating
10. or coordinating
11. eitheror coordinating
12. before subordinating
13. after subordinating
14. sothat subordinating
15. unless subordinating