Conjunctions & Compound Sentences

Front

Which conjunction would best join the two sentences together?
Brian loved studying.
His hard work paid off because he got a 96.
Options: ,and, ,but, ,or, ,for

Back

,and

Front

Which conjunction would best join the two sentences together?
The teacher could take her class to the zoo.
She could take them to the museum.

Back

or

Front

Which sentence IS a compound sentence? Options: The class went on a field trip, and they learned a lot., Manny and Johnny played video games all day and night., Maria wanted to go to the mall but didn't., My birthday and Fourth of July fall on the same day.

Back

The class went on a field trip, and they learned a lot.

Front

Which sentence IS a compound sentence? Options: The seagull and the child battled over the bag of chips., The octopus said hello to the sea turtle and continued on his way back home., The fisherman decided to reel in his pole and try another spot., Fifth grade students are the best, and their teachers are amazing, too!

Back

Fifth grade students are the best, and their teachers are amazing, too!

Front

Which sentence is NOT a compound sentence? Options: Little Billy cried out to his mom, and she came running to see what was wrong., The hiking trail was closed, so we decided to go out for ice cream instead., The blue and green monster truck were in a race, and no one knew who would win., The costume and mask made the perfect recipe for scaring my little brother.

Back

The costume and mask made the perfect recipe for scaring my little brother.

Front

Which sentence is NOT a compound sentence? Options: I needed to complete my chores, but my pool was calling my name., We decided to build the snowman in the shade, so he wouldn't melt in the afternoon sun., Video games and popcorn bring a smile to my face on rainy Saturday afternoons., My dad needed to mow the lawn, but the rainy weather forced him to stay inside.

Back

Video games and popcorn bring a smile to my face on rainy Saturday afternoons.

Front

What is the best way to combine the sentences: 'I wanted to go to the zoo.' and 'My sister insisted that we go to the movies.'?

Back

I wanted to go to the zoo, but my sister insisted that we go to the movies.

Front

What is the best way to combine the sentences: "The baby birds chirped to their mother." and "They begged for some more food to eat."?

Back

The baby birds chirped to their mother, and they begged for some more food to eat.

Front

What is the best way to combine the sentences: "I didn't want to go to the grocery store" and "I didn't want to stay home by myself"?

Back

I didn't want to go to the grocery store, nor did I want to stay home by myself.

Front

Which conjunction would best join the two sentences together?
The students wanted to go out to recess. The teacher said they had too much work.

Back

but