Compound Sentences

Compound Sentences

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English

5th - 6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a conjunction?

Back

A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Fix this sentence: 'Bartholomew is smart but he doesn't always say kind words.'

Back

Bartholomew is smart, but he doesn't always say kind words.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the compound sentence: 'Brenda went to the library, and she checked out twelve books about the Civil War.'

Back

This is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses joined by 'and'.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is a correct compound sentence? 'Everyone was busy, so I went bowling alone.'

Back

This is correct because it has two independent clauses joined by 'so'.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Combine these sentences using the correct conjunction: 'Brooke had a party.' 'Her best friend couldn't come.'

Back

Brooke had a party, but her best friend couldn't come.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which sentence is written correctly? 'The referee blew the whistle, so the soccer game started.'

Back

This sentence is correct because it properly uses a conjunction to connect two independent clauses.

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