Compound Sentence Practice

Compound Sentence Practice

Multiple Choice

What is a compound sentence?

• consists of two or more independent clauses joined with a comma and joining conjunction

• an independent clause.

• consists of two sentences with an dependent clause.

• is a sentence with punctuation.

Multiple Choice

Tell if the clause is dependent or independent.

"The desert can be very hot."

• Dependent Clause

• Independent Clause

Multiple Choice

Tell if the clause is dependent or independent.

Because many people were scared of the wolves.

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is written correctly?

• Hamin enjoys playing tennis, and baseball.

• The referee blew the whistle, so the soccer game started.

• Maria can go to the library or, she can go to the museum.

• The students worked hard on their reports so everyone earned an A.

Multiple Choice

Which conjunction is needed to make this sentence correct?

"Dante saved $120 from mowing lawns, _____ he bought a new tablet."

• or

• so

• but

• yet

Open Ended

What are the conjunctions? (Hint: FANBOYS)

Multiple Choice

Does this sentence need a comma?

I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home instead.

• Yes

• No

Multiple Select

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense. Click all that apply.

"Brianna did not set the table, _____ she dried the dishes later."

• or

• but

• so

• nor

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is the correct compound sentence?

• 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

Open Ended

Combine these sentences with a joining word.

Sometimes it rains. Animals come out of hiding.

Open Ended

Combine the below sentences with a joining word.

Sally likes to sing. Sally gets nervous in front of crowds.