Compound Sentences

Front

In a compound sentence, the comma comes ______________ the coordinating conjunction.

Back

before

Front

What sentence structure is created when you join two independent clauses with a comma and coordinating conjunction?

Back

compound sentence

Front

When I join two independent clauses together with a comma, I also need a _________________________.

Back

coordinating conjunction

Front

To create a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction, I must also include a _________________.

Back

comma

Front

Does this sentence need a comma?
I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home instead.

Back

Yes 

Front

Does this sentence need a comma?
Should I go to the mall or movies?

Back

No

Front

Does this sentence need a comma?
Every day was happy and every night was peaceful.

Back

Yes

Front

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that makes sense.
Andy plays the violin well, _____ the trumpet is his favorite instrument.
Options: so, but, yet, for

Back

but

Front

Which sentence is correct? Nicholas hit a homerun for the Astros and scored the final point!, Nicholas hit a homerun for the Astros, and scored the final point!

Back

Nicholas hit a homerun for the Astros and scored the final point!

Front

Which sentence is correct? Hannah did a backflip on the playground, and a cartwheel. Hannah did a backflip on the playground and a cartwheel.

Back

Hannah did a backflip on the playground and a cartwheel.