Coordinating Conjunctions Worksheets and Exercises

Coordinating conjunctions are small words like and, but, or, so, yet, for, and nor that join words, phrases, or sentences together. They help us make ideas flow smoothly and clearly. By practicing with worksheets and exercises, learners can understand how to use these conjunctions correctly and improve both their writing and speaking skills.

Coordinating Conjunctions Worksheets

Coordinating Conjunctions Exercises

Learn FANBOY – coordinating conjunctions in English Grammar.

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

1. I wanted to go to the park, ___ it started to rain.

2. She is smart ___ hardworking.

3. He doesn’t eat meat, ___ does he drink milk.

4. Do you want tea ___ coffee?

5. The room is small, ___ it is very comfortable.

6. I stayed home, ___ I was sick.

7. We can go swimming ___ we can play tennis.

8. She speaks English ___ French fluently.

9. He studied hard, ___ he failed the exam.

10. I like apples, ___ I don’t like bananas.

Exercise 2: Choose the correct answer

Circle the correct coordinating conjunction.

1. We can go to the zoo (and / so) the museum tomorrow.

2. He was tired, (but / nor) he finished his homework.

3. Do you prefer reading (or / yet) writing?

4. She is tall, (for / and) she plays basketball well.

5. He doesn’t smoke, (nor / but) does he drink.

6. I was late, (so / yet) I missed the bus.

7. The movie was boring, (but / for) I stayed until the end.

8. I will call you, (for / or) send you a message later.

9. She works hard, (and / yet) she enjoys her free time.

10. He studied a lot, (so / but) he passed the exam easily.

Exercise 3: Join the sentences

Use the correct coordinating conjunction to join the two sentences.

1. I was hungry. I ate a sandwich.

2. She is kind. She is intelligent.

3. He doesn’t like tea. He doesn’t like coffee.

4. You can watch TV. You can play outside.

5. He worked hard. He didn’t succeed.

6. We stayed at home. It was raining.

7. I went to the store. I bought some bread.

8. She tried to call me. I didn’t answer.

9. I want to buy a car. I don’t have enough money.

10. They were tired. They continued working.

Exercise 4: Error Correction

Each sentence has a mistake in the use of coordinating conjunctions. Rewrite the sentence correctly.

1. She is beautiful so smart.

2. I like pizza, for I don’t like pasta.

3. He studied hard, and he failed the test.

4. You can have tea but coffee.

5. They didn’t go to the party, or they stayed home.

6. She sings very well, nor she dances beautifully.

7. I wanted to buy a new phone, so I had no money.

8. He is very rich, yet he spends a lot.

9. We were late, and we missed the train.

10. Do you want to watch a movie, so play a game?

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Answer Key:

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks

1. I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.

2. She is smart and hardworking.

3. He doesn’t eat meat, nor does he drink milk.

4. Do you want tea or coffee?

5. The room is small, yet it is very comfortable.

6. I stayed home, for I was sick.

7. We can go swimming or we can play tennis.

8. She speaks English and French fluently.

9. He studied hard, yet he failed the exam.

10. I like apples, but I don’t like bananas.

Exercise 2: Choose the correct answer

1. We can go to the zoo and the museum tomorrow.

2. He was tired, but he finished his homework.

3. Do you prefer reading or writing?

4. She is tall, and she plays basketball well.

5. He doesn’t smoke, nor does he drink.

6. I was late, so I missed the bus.

7. The movie was boring, but I stayed until the end.

8. I will call you, or send you a message later.

9. She works hard, yet she enjoys her free time.

10. He studied a lot, so he passed the exam easily.

Exercise 3: Join the sentences

1. I was hungry, so I ate a sandwich.

2. She is kind, and she is intelligent.

3. He doesn’t like tea, nor does he like coffee.

4. You can watch TV, or you can play outside.

5. He worked hard, but he didn’t succeed.

6. We stayed at home, for it was raining.

7. I went to the store, and I bought some bread.

8. She tried to call me, but I didn’t answer.

9. I want to buy a car, but I don’t have enough money.

10. They were tired, yet they continued working.

Exercise 4: Error Correction

1. ❌ She is beautiful so smart.
   ✅ She is beautiful and smart.

2. ❌ I like pizza, for I don’t like pasta.
   ✅ I like pizza, but I don’t like pasta.

3. ❌ He studied hard, and he failed the test.
   ✅ He studied hard, yet he failed the test.

4. ❌ You can have tea but coffee.
   ✅ You can have tea or coffee.

5. ❌ They didn’t go to the party, or they stayed home.
   ✅ They didn’t go to the party, so they stayed home.

6. ❌ She sings very well, nor she dances beautifully.
   ✅ She sings very well, and she dances beautifully.

7. ❌ I wanted to buy a new phone, so I had no money.
   ✅ I wanted to buy a new phone, but I had no money.

8. ❌ He is very rich, yet he spends a lot.
   ✅ He is very rich, and he spends a lot.

9. ❌ We were late, and we missed the train.
   ✅ We were late, so we missed the train.

10. ❌ Do you want to watch a movie, so play a game?
    ✅ Do you want to watch a movie, or play a game?