Compound Sentences

Compound Sentences
-In a compound sentence, the shorter senetnces are usually joined by a comma and the words and, but, so, or.

Example

Reina planned to write her speech alone, but her friends offered to help

Let's Practice

Remember you are adding either and, but, so or or to the sentence to create a compound sentence

Multiple Choice

Blue and red confetti fell from the ceiling _____ it covered the winner.

• but

• so

• or

• and

Multiple Select

Music played in the auditorium___ we thought it was too loud.

• but

• so

• or

• and

Multiple Choice

The winner wanted to give a speech _____ a teacher turned down the music.

• but

• so

• or

• and

Multiple Choice

Reina thanked everyone for voting _____ she promised to work hard for the school.

• but

• so

• or

• and

Multiple Choice

She wanted to raise funds by selling class T-shirts ___ the class could wash cars.

• but

• so

• or

• and

Multiple Choice

Emily fed the dog, ___ I walked him.

• but

• so

• or

• and

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The rain poured down all day,

the picnic was cancelled.

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I read the book,

my friend saw the movie.

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The door is locked,

I don't have a key.

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I am exhausted,

I'm going to bed early tonight.

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Dad will either laugh about the prank,

he will get angry.