Compound Sentences Flashcard

Front

It rained all day, _______ we didn't go outside. Options:

and

,

or

,

but

,

so

Back

so

Front

Simon wants to buy a new cell phone, ________ he doesn't have enough money. Options:

and

,

or

,

but

,

so

Back

but

Front

You can make your appointment now, ______ we can call you next week to schedule it. Options: and, or, but, so

Back

or

Front

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

Back

before

Front

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

Back

Yes 

Front

Combine the sentences: Wishbone wanted to take a nap. He was too busy reading.

Back

Wishbone wanted to take a nap, but he was too busy reading.

Front

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

so

,

but

,

yet

,

for

Back

but

Front

Is this sentence correct or incorrect?
My sister ate my sandwich, so I kicked her.
Options: Correct, Incorrect

Back

Correct

Front

Which sentence is the correct compound sentence? Options: Mary swam in the pool, but she didn't have any of her friends with her to swim with., Jennifer ate her lunch and, went to the ice cream store., Brooke had her party but, none of her friends could sleepover., Sarah and Julie had a picnic and then rode bikes

Back

Mary swam in the pool, but she didn't have any of her friends with her to swim with.

Front

Which sentence uses commas correctly? Options: Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. , Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. , Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. , Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 

Back

Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.