2.1 The Compound Sentence Pattern

2.1 The Compound Sentence Pattern

Multiple Choice

Let’s work with a new pair of sentences. When we have two ideas that are connected, as writers we may want to join them. How would we join the ideas? Original Sentences: George went to sleep on the couch. He was purring as he slept on the cozy blanket.

• To join these ideas, we would use a comma after “purring” and use the coordinating conjunction “for” right after the comma.

• To join these ideas, we would use a comma after “couch” and use the coordinating conjunction “and” right after the comma.

• To join these ideas, we would use a comma after “sleep” and use the coordinating conjunction “so” right after the comma.

Multiple Choice

The following sentence has had its comma removed. Where should it be placed? Sentence: Every day was a happy day and every night was peaceful.

• The comma should be placed before "was a happy day"

• The comma should be placed after "every night"

• The comma should be placed before "and"

• No comma is needed.

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the comma in the sentence? Sentence: Every day was a happy day, and every night was peaceful.

• I don't know.

• to join the two sentences with a coordinating conjunction

• to separate the two sentences without a coordinating conjunction

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the coordinating conjunction in the sentence? Sentence: Every day was a happy day, and every night was peaceful.

• to show a cause-effect relationship

• to show a contrasting relationship

• to continue a negative thought

• to join things or ideas that are alike or similar, implies a continuation of thought

Open Ended

The comma in the sentence has been removed. Place the comma in the sentence where it should go. Type the entire edited sentence, being sure to use proper capitalization, appropriate internal punctuation, and appropriate ending punctuation.