Question

language development: conventions and style
identify the choice that best answers the question.
which word or phrase is a coordinating conjunction in the following sentence?
there would be little time now to prepare the surprise, for his sister was already on her way back.
a. now
b. for
c. was
d. already

Explanation:

Coordinating conjunctions connect independent clauses. In the sentence, "for" links two independent clauses ("There would be little time now to prepare the surprise" and "his sister was already on her way back") and is one of the FANBOYS coordinating conjunctions. The other options are adverbs (now, already) and a verb (was), not coordinating conjunctions.

Answer:

B. for