Compound Sentence Flashcards

Front

In a compound sentence, the comma comes ______________ the coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS). Options: after, before, there is no comma

Back

before

Front

What sentence structure is created when you join two independent clauses with a semicolon?

Back

compound sentence

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

Where should the semicolon go in the compound sentence below?
I love playing volleyball I improve every week.

Back

before I

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. 

Front

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

Back

Correct

Front

Where should the comma go in the following compound sentence?
He signed a tennis ball for her yet he didn't ask her to dinner.

Back

before yet

Front

Can an independent clause stand all by itself?

Back

True

Front

Does this sentence need a comma?
The boy ran down the street and scratched his knee.

Back

No

Front

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

Back

Yes