American Government

1. Indicate whether the following sentence is an example of coordination or subordination.

As the cat ran quickly away from the tree, an offended bluebird followed, screeching and flapping.

		Coordination
		Subordination

2. Indicate whether the following sentence is an example of coordination or subordination.

A little stress can enhance a person's ability to perform a task; however, too much stress can impair performance.

		Coordination
		Subordination

3. Indicate whether the following sentence is an example of coordination or subordination.

The coffee was brewing, and the pleasant aroma filled the kitchen.

		Coordination
		Subordination

4. Indicate whether the following sentence is an example of coordination or subordination.

When Arlene came to work after a two-week vacation, she had 147 email messages waiting for her.

		Coordination
		Subordination

5. Indicate whether the following sentence is an example of coordination or subordination.

Laney had trouble concentrating on her work because the room was too hot and muggy.

		Coordination
		Subordination

6. Connect the following pair of sentences using COORDINATION.

Susan created a new playlist.

She listened to her favorite music as she wrote her research paper.

7. Connect the following pair of sentences using COORDINATION.

Horace had expected that traffic could be heavy.

He had not bargained for the drivers who were speeding and weaving in and out of traffic.

8. Connect the following pair of sentences using COORDINATION.

Economists tried to account for the sudden improvement in the economy.

Politicians scrambled to take credit.

9. Connect the following pair of sentences using COORDINATION.

Piano keys used to be made of ivory from elephant tusks.

They are now made of plastic.

10. Connect the following pair of sentences using COORDINATION.

The carved wooden bench was over a hundred years old.

It was dented and worn from use.

11. Connect the following pair of sentences using SUBORDINATION.

Tina does her grocery shopping after most people have gone to bed.

The store is never crowded late at night.

12. Connect the following pair of sentences using SUBORDINATION.

Anthony tried to hold a plank position for one minute.

He lasted 52 seconds.

13. Connect the following pair of sentences using SUBORDINATION.

Sanjay carefully removed the casserole dish from the oven.

It slipped from his fingers and shattered on the floor.

14. Connect the following pair of sentences using SUBORDINATION.

Nick had always wanted to try carpentry.

He signed up for a woodworking class.

15. Connect the following pair of sentences using SUBORDINATION.

The applicant seemed charmed and capable at the job interview.

She proved to be undependable and careless.