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Using Coordinating Conjunctions for Compound Sentences

Using Coordinating Conjunctions for Compound Sentences

Assessment

Presentation

English

3rd - 5th Grade

Medium

CCSS
L.2.1F, L.3.1H, L.3.1I

+6

Standards-aligned

Created by

Matthew Holland

Used 25+ times

FREE Resource

11 Slides • 26 Questions

1

Using

Coordinating Conjunctions

for Compound Sentences

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2

Simple Sentences

A simple sentence has a subject and a predicate.

Examples:

It is raining outside.

My dog is fluffy.

The boy is tall.

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3

Model of a Simple Sentence

______ ______.

  • Subject 01 + Predicate 01

4

Multiple Select

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Choose ALL of the simple sentences:


Subject 01 + Predicate 01

1

Went to the park.

2

When we went to the park.

3

We played baseball.

4

Played baseball with my brother and cousin.

5

We went.

5

Multiple Select

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Choose ALL of the simple sentences:


Subject 01 + Predicate 01

1

Jenny ate.

2

Before Jenny ate.

3

Ate apple slices.

4

Jenny ate apple slices.

6

Review:


Model of a Simple Sentence

______ ______.

  • Subject 01 + Predicate 01

7

Model of a Compound Sentence

______ ______, __ ______ ______.

  • Subject 01 + Predicate 01

  • Comma + Coordinating Conjunction

  • Subject 02 + Predicate 02

8

9

Multiple Choice

Is this sentence a simple sentence or a complete sentence?


Dogs are good pets, for they are always by your side.

1

Simple Sentence

Subject 01 + Predicate 01

2

Compound Sentence

Subject 01 + Predicate 01 +

Comma + Coordinating Conjunction +

Subject 02 + Predicate 02

10

Multiple Choice

Is this sentence a simple sentence or a complete sentence?


Karmella's favorite snacks are popcorn and peanuts.

1

Simple

Subject 01 + Predicate 01

2

Compound

Subject 01 + Predicate 01 +

Comma + Coordinating Conjunction +

Subject 02 + Predicate 02

11

Multiple Choice

Is this sentence a simple sentence or a complete sentence?


Cruz was trying to eat healthier, yet he ate a cookie.

1

Simple

Subject 01 + Predicate 01

2

Compound

Subject 01 + Predicate 01 +

Comma + Coordinating Conjunction +

Subject 02 + Predicate 02

12

Multiple Choice

Is this sentence a simple sentence or a complete sentence?


I have never traveled to Europe, nor have I traveled to South America.

1

Simple Sentence

Subject 01 + Predicate 01

2

Compound

Subject 01 + Predicate 01 +

Comma + Coordinating Conjunction +

Subject 02 + Predicate 02

13

Multiple Choice

Is this sentence a simple sentence or a complete sentence?


Computers are advancing quickly!

1

Simple Sentence

Subject 01 + Predicate 01

2

Compound

Subject 01 + Predicate 01 +

Comma + Coordinating Conjunction +

Subject 02 + Predicate 02

14

Multiple Choice

Is this sentence a simple sentence or a complete sentence?


Should we start class now, or shall we wait for everyone?

1

Simple Sentence

Subject 01 + Predicate 01

2

Compound

Subject 01 + Predicate 01 +

Comma + Coordinating Conjunction +

Subject 02 + Predicate 02

15

Multiple Choice

Is this sentence a simple sentence or a complete sentence?


Either Mia or Brett will buy the snacks at the concession stand.

1

Simple Sentence

Subject 01 + Predicate 01

2

Compound Sentence

Subject 01 + Predicate 01 +

Comma + Coordinating Conjunction +

Subject 02 + Predicate 02

16

Multiple Choice

Is this sentence a simple sentence or a complete sentence?


Hockey is a physical game, so players wear lots of protective gear.

1

Simple Sentence

Subject 01 + Predicate 01

2

Compound Sentence

Subject 01 + Predicate 01 +

Comma + Coordinating Conjunction +

Subject 02 + Predicate 02

17

Multiple Choice

Is this sentence a simple sentence or a complete sentence?


The goalie on each team stays near the end of the rink and plays competitively.

1

Simple Sentence

Subject 01 + Predicate 01

2

Compound Sentence

Subject 01 + Predicate 01 +

Comma + Coordinating Conjunction +

Subject 02 + Predicate 02

18

Multiple Choice

Is this sentence a simple sentence or a complete sentence?


Hockey players are careful, but they still get hurt often.

1

Simple Sentence

Subject 01 + Predicate 01

2

Compound Sentence

Subject 01 + Predicate 01 +

Comma + Coordinating Conjunction +

Subject 02 + Predicate 02

19

Multiple Choice

Is this sentence a simple sentence or a complete sentence?


Hockey is a fast game, and fans shriek with excitement.

1

Simple Sentence

Subject 01 + Predicate 01

2

Compound Sentence

Subject 01 + Predicate 01 +

Comma + Coordinating Conjunction +

Subject 02 + Predicate 02

20

Multiple Choice

Is this sentence a simple sentence or a complete sentence?


We bought tickets to the hockey and basketball games.

1

Simple Sentence

Subject 01 + Predicate 01

2

Compound Sentence

Subject 01 + Predicate 01 +

Comma + Coordinating Conjunction +

Subject 02 + Predicate 02

21

Multiple Select

Which of the following are coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS)?

1

for, and, nor

2

but, or yet, so

3

four, ant, not

4

bat, of, yes, some

22

Multiple Choice

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Which coordinating conjunction would be the best to complete the following sentence:


My sister is trying to decide what to do this afternoon. She will go to the mall, _____ she will go to the baseball stadium.

1

but

2

or

3

nor

23

Fill in the Blank

Type answer...

24

Multiple Choice

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Which coordinating conjunction would be the best to complete the following sentence:


At the concert, Holly sang, _____ she did not sing well.

1

so

2

or

3

but

25

Fill in the Blank

Type answer...

26

Multiple Choice

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Which coordinating conjunction would be the best to complete the following sentence:


Mike was very thirsty, ___ he looked for his water bottle.

1

or

2

so

3

yet

27

Fill in the Blank

Type answer...

28

Model of a Compound Sentence

______ ______, __ ______ ______.

  • Subject 01 + Predicate 01

  • Comma + Coordinating Conjunction

  • Subject 02 + Predicate 02

29

Open Ended

Write these two simple sentences as one compound sentence.


Jill walked up the hill. She ran down the other side.

30

Model of a Compound Sentence

______ ______, __ ______ ______.

  • Subject 01 + Predicate 01

  • Comma + Coordinating Conjunction

  • Subject 02 + Predicate 02

31

Open Ended

Write these two simple sentences as one compound sentence.


Tim worked very hard. He is ready for a nap.

32

Model of a Compound Sentence

______ ______, __ ______ ______.

  • Subject 01 + Predicate 01

  • Comma + Coordinating Conjunction

  • Subject 02 + Predicate 02

33

Open Ended

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Write a compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction that relates to this image.

________ ________, ____ ________ ________.

34

Model of a Compound Sentence

______ ______, __ ______ ______.

  • Subject 01 + Predicate 01

  • Comma + Coordinating Conjunction

  • Subject 02 + Predicate 02

35

Open Ended

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Write a compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction that relates to this image.


________ ________, ____ ________ ________.

36

Model of a Compound Sentence

______ ______, __ ______ ______.

  • Subject 01 + Predicate 01

  • Comma + Coordinating Conjunction

  • Subject 02 + Predicate 02

37

Open Ended

Question image

Write a compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction that relates to this image.


________ ________, ____ ________ ________.

Using

Coordinating Conjunctions

for Compound Sentences

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