Compound Sentences CR3

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to use compound sentences in writing?

• They make writing more interesting and complex.

• They are always shorter than simple sentences.

• They do not require punctuation.

• They are only used in poetry.

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of using a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

• To separate two complete sentences.

• To make the sentence longer.

• To show excitement.

• To end the sentence.

Multiple Choice

An independent clause (IC) has a subject-verb combination which can stand alone. It is a ___ sentence.

• dependent

• simple

• fragment

• incomplete

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is required to join two independent clauses in a compound sentence?

• A comma and a conjunction

• A period and a conjunction

• A semicolon and a conjunction

• A comma and a semicolon

DRAW

In each of the following sentences, circle the coordinating conjunctions.

1. I love to read, but I don't really do it enough.

2. Today is a beautiful day, so I will go hang outside.

3. Let's eat some cake, or we can eat a brownie.

4. The students love to talk, and I encourage discussions in class.

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the conjunction 'yet' in the sentence: 'Marisol has hated motorcycles for years, yet her husband bought her a motorcycle.'?

• To show addition

• To show contrast or surprise

• To show cause and effect

• To show an alternative

Multiple Choice

What is the best description of a compound sentence?

• two dependent clauses

• two phrases which connect to the rest of the sentence

• two independent clauses

• two independent clauses with closely related information

Multiple Select

Which of the following words are coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) used to join independent clauses?

• For

• And

• Because

• Yet

Multiple Choice

What does the conjunction 'so' mean when used to join two independent clauses?

• In addition

• As a result of that

• An exception or surprise

• An alternative

Multiple Choice

What 2 elements are required to correctly join the clauses in a compound sentence?

• a comma and an apostrophe

• a comma and a conjunction

• a comma and a phrase

• a period and a capital letter

Open Ended

Explain why both a comma and a conjunction are necessary to join clauses in a compound sentence. What could happen if only one is used?

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of using a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a sentence?

• To separate two complete sentences

• To indicate a pause for effect

• To show possession

• To introduce a list

Open Ended

How confident do you feel about identifying and using coordinating conjunctions to create compound sentences after this lesson?