Conjunctions: Connecting Words in English Grammar

Question 1

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction that connects two independent clauses?

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however

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although

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because

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unless

Question 2

Which conjunction is used to show a contrast between two ideas?

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but

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and

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because

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or

Question 3

Which conjunction is used to introduce a reason?

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because

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and

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but

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or

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a conjunction?

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therefore

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although

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because

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unless

Question 5

Which conjunction is used to show a condition?

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if

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and

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because

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or

Question 6

Which conjunction is used to show a purpose?

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so that

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and

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because

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or

Question 7

Which option identifies the error in the sentence: 'The students studied hard, but they failed the test.'?

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The conjunction 'but' is used incorrectly in the sentence.

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The sentence correctly uses a coordinating conjunction to connect two contrasting ideas.

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The sentence should use the coordinating conjunction 'and' instead of 'but'.

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The sentence has no grammatical errors.

Question 8

Which of these words is a conjunctive adverb used to show a difference between two ideas?

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however

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because

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and

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unless

Question 9

In the sentence 'I will go to the store if I have time,' what type of conjunction is 'if'?

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Subordinating conjunction

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Coordinating conjunction

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Correlative conjunction

Question 10

Which coordinating conjunction correctly indicates addition of ideas?

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and

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however

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therefore

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although

Question 11

Select the subordinating conjunction that introduces a consequence:

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so that

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since

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unless

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because

Question 12

Which conjunction accurately joins the following sentences: 'The sky was clear. The birds were singing.'?

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and

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but

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so

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although

Question 13

Identify the type of conjunction used in the sentence: 'She studies hard but often forgets to revise.'

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coordinating conjunction

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subordinating conjunction

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correlative conjunction

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interjection

Question 14

Which of the following is a correlative conjunction pair?

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either...or

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and

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because

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although

Question 15

Complete the sentence with the appropriate conjunction: 'She is intelligent as well as ____ hardworking.'

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and

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but

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so

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yet

Question 16

Which conjunction connects two equivalent elements in a sentence?

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coordinating conjunction

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subordinating conjunction

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correlative conjunction

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adverbial conjunction

Question 17

Select the conjunction that best conveys a warning in the sentence: 'Study hard now, ____ you will regret it later.'

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otherwise

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or

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however

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therefore

Question 18

Which conjunction best completes the sentence: 'I enjoy reading ______ solving puzzles.'?

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and

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although

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because

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but

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

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since

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and

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or

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but

Question 20

Identify the conjunction in the following sentence: 'I enjoy reading and cycling.'

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and

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enjoy

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reading

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cycling

Question 21

Which conjunction correctly joins the following phrases: 'It was sunny.' and 'We went for a walk.'

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and

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but

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so

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because

Question 22

Which conjunction pairs correctly form a correlative conjunction?

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either/neither

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although/however

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and/but

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so/whereas

Question 23

Complete the sentence with an appropriate conjunction: 'The film was boring, _________ I fell asleep.'

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but

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so

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and

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because

Question 24

Identify the conjunction that introduces a dependent clause in the following sentence: 'I love films because they take me to different worlds.'

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because

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love

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films

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worlds

Question 25

Which conjunction correctly connects the following independent clauses: 'I studied hard.' and 'I passed the test.'

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and

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but

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so

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;

Question 26

Identify the conjunction that is used to show a contrast in the following sentence: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was raining.'

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but

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wanted

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go

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raining

Question 27

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction that connects two independent clauses?

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And

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Although

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Because

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However

Question 28

Which conjunction should be used to express a contrast in the following sentence: "She likes to read ______ she enjoys writing."

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But

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And

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Because

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So

Question 29

Select the correct conjunction to connect the following clauses: "She went to the store; she bought some groceries."

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and

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but

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or

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because

Question 30

Which type of conjunction is used to introduce a dependent clause?

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Subordinating conjunction

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Coordinating conjunction

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Correlative conjunction

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Adversative conjunction

Question 31

Identify the conjunction that connects the following phrases: "The wind was howling, the rain was pouring, and the thunder was rumbling."

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and

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but

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or

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while

Question 32

Which conjunction best replaces the underlined word in the sentence: "I'm not sure whether I should go to the party or stay home."?

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if

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although

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because

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so

Question 33

Which conjunction is used to introduce a choice?

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Or

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Although

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And

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Therefore

Question 34

Identify the type of conjunction used in the following sentence: "The movie was boring, so we left early."

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Adversative conjunction

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Coordinating conjunction

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Subordinating conjunction

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Correlative conjunction

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

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although

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and

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but

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or

Question 36

Which conjunction can introduce a clause that contrasts with the preceding clause?

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but

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nor

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yet

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so

Question 37

Which conjunction indicates a logical consequence of a previous statement?

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therefore

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however

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yet

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so

Question 38

Which type of conjunction joins two or more words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance?

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coordinating conjunction

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subordinating conjunction

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correlative conjunction

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adverbial conjunction

Question 39

Which conjunction can be used to introduce a condition?

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if

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when

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because

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since

Question 40

Which conjunction is used to connect two clauses where one clause depends on the other for its meaning?

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that

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and

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but

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or

Question 41

Which conjunction can be used to connect two clauses where the second clause provides a reason for the first?

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because

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although

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therefore

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however

Question 42

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

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He went to the shop, and he bought some milk.

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He went to the shop and he bought some milk.

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He went to the shop; and he bought some milk.

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He went to the shop and, he bought some milk.

Question 43

In the sentence 'I wanted to go to the party; however, I had to study', what is the primary purpose of the conjunction 'however'?

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To contrast two ideas

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To indicate a cause and effect relationship

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To provide additional information

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

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although

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and

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but

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or

Question 45

Which sentence uses the subordinating conjunction 'because' correctly?

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Because I was ill, I didn't go to the party.

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I didn't go to the party because I was ill.

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I was ill because I didn't go to the party.

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I didn't go to the party because I was bored.

Question 46

Which of the following sentences uses a conjunctive adverb?

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The movie was boring, however, I stayed to the end.

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I went to the store, but I forgot to buy milk.

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I studied hard, so I passed the test.

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Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

Question 47

Which conjunction correctly connects the following phrases: 'The sun was shining, the birds were singing, ______ the flowers were blooming.'

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and

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so

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but

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because

Question 48

Which of the following is an example of a correlative conjunction?

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either...or

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but

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although

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so

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of conjunctions?

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Replacing verbs

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Joining words, phrases, or clauses

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Showing connections between ideas

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Emphasizing ideas

Question 50

Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

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Walking down the street, the dog barked at me.

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The dog barked at me as I walked down the street.

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The dog that was walking down the street barked at me.

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While walking down the street, the dog barked at me.