Three-part Compound Sentences

Multiple Choice

A compound sentence connects ____ or more sentences together.

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• 2

• 3

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Multiple Choice

And what exactly connects the sentences together?

• glue

• tape

• FANBOYS (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So)

• nails and screws

Multiple Choice

True or false: compound sentences can be composed of three separate sentences.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What FANBOYS are being used in this three-part compound sentence: My name is David, and I am a teacher at Somerset Aliante, so I am currently in a great school with eager students who are willing to learn.

• and/so

• so/but

• but/and

• or/so

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be a great three-part compound sentence that flows?

• Las Vegas is located in Nevada, and it is so hot in the summertime, especially during July.

• Las Vegas is located in Nevada. During July, it is so hot.

• Las Vegas is located in Nevada and is very hot in July. People should hydrate and drink a lot of water.

• Las Vegas is located in Nevada, and it is very hot in July, so be sure to drink a lot of water.

Multiple Choice

True or false: the following three-part compound sentence has FLOW to it: Mr. A is an English teacher, and he teaches at Somerset Aliante, but I can't hang out tonight because there is a Dance Moms marathon on TV.

• True

• False