Finding and Fixing Coordination and Subordination

1. We were delighted when Eva was transferred to our department, ______________ she does not seem pleased with the change.

   Question

   A.

   or

   B.

   and

   C.

   but

   Finding and Fixing Coordination and Subordination - Question 1
2. _______________ the candidate stepped up to the podium, a group of protesters began to shout criticisms of her.

   Question

   A.

   So that

   B.

   As if

   C.

   As

   Finding and Fixing Coordination and Subordination - Question 2
3. Daniel is very clever _____________ he can convince anyone that he is right.

   Question

   A.

   , but

   B.

   ;

   C.

   ,

   Finding and Fixing Coordination and Subordination - Question 3
4. _______________ you are sure that the lightning has stopped, don’t let the kids get back into the pool.

   Question

   A.

   Until

   B.

   Before

   C.

   As if

   Finding and Fixing Coordination and Subordination - Question 4
5. I do not have a smartphone; _______________ I cannot access the Internet when I am away from my computer.

   Question

   A.

   besides,

   B.

   however,

   C.

   therefore,

   Finding and Fixing Coordination and Subordination - Question 5
6. Matt speaks out against glorifying college sports ____________ he himself is the star of our football team.

   Question

   A.

   until

   B.

   even though

   C.

   unless

   Finding and Fixing Coordination and Subordination - Question 6
7. I did not like the teacher’s criticism of my paper; ____________ I must admit that everything she said was right.

   Question

   A.

   as a result,

   B.

   in addition,

   C.

   still,

   Finding and Fixing Coordination and Subordination - Question 7
8. Jenna is the best speaker in the class, ____________ she will give the graduation speech.

   Question

   A.

   or

   B.

   so

   C.

   yet

   Finding and Fixing Coordination and Subordination - Question 8
9. There were now neat rows of suburban homes _____________ there had once been orange groves.

   Question

   A.

   where

   B.

   as if

   C.

   before

   Finding and Fixing Coordination and Subordination - Question 9
10. _____________ we bought a snow blower, my son has not complained about having to shovel after storms.

    Question

    A.

    Since

    B.

    Where

    C.

    Unless

    Finding and Fixing Coordination and Subordination - Question 10