Combining sentences review

Quick review of compound and complex sentences, commas, and semicolons.
Introducing colons.

Combining Sentences

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is a COMPOUND SENTENCE?

• It started to rain heavily.
• I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.
• I wanted to go for a walk.
• I enjoy reading books on weekends.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is a COMPOUND SENTENCE?

• I played basketball at the park.

• That was nice and unexpected.

• Quick, come here!

• It was warm and sunny today, so I walked home alone.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is a COMPLEX sentence?

• We decided to walk despite the rain.
• It was raining and we stayed inside.
• Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
• We went for a walk.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is a COMPLEX sentence?

• Although I am tired, I won't take a nap.

• I am tired and want to take a nap.

• Let me sleep.

• I am tired.

Multiple Choice

In which example is a semicolon used correctly?

• I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.
• I have a big test; tomorrow.

• I can't go out; tonight, I have a big test tomorrow.

• I have; a big test tomorrow.

Multiple Choice

What do semicolons combine?

• Only independent clauses.
• Only dependent clauses.
• Closely related independent clauses.

• Simple list items.

Multiple Choice

When is a colon used?

• A colon is used to introduce lists, quotes, explanations, or to separate independent clauses.
• To combine 2 independent clauses.

• To separate two adjectives
• To indicate a pause in a sentence

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples uses a colon correctly?

• I need to buy: milk, eggs and bread.
• Her favorite colors are blue, green and red:
• She had three favorite fruits: apples, oranges, and bananas.
• She had three favorite fruits; apples, oranges, and bananas.

Poll

On a scale of 1-4, how well do you feel you understand how to combine sentences using conjunctions, commas, semicolons, and colons?

• 1

  I am totally lost

• 2

  I think I got some of it but I still don't feel confident

• 3

  I think I mostly got it but I'm not sure I could explain it to someone else

• 4

  I've totally got it and could explain it to someone else