Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Words, Phrases, and Clauses — Unit test

Question 2 • ELA 10B - 2023

Which sentence correctly uses a coordinating conjunction?

Answer

We listened to the rhythmic sound of the waves as we walked along the beach.

The sun peeked from behind the clouds while the gulls flew overhead.

Shiny seashells dotted the sand; and, I placed one in my pocket.

The sandcastle stood far from the tide line, so it was safe from the waves.

Explanation

A coordinating conjunction joins words, phrases, or independent clauses; common examples include for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so. In D, “so” correctly joins the two independent clauses: “The sandcastle stood far from the tide line” and “it was safe from the waves.” A and B use subordinating conjunctions, while C incorrectly places “and” after a semicolon and adds an unnecessary comma.

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