Punctuation and Sentence Combining Lesson

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to combine simple sentences when writing?

• To make writing more interesting and mature

• To make writing longer

• To confuse the reader

• To use more punctuation marks

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a FANBOYS conjunction to combine two independent clauses?

• I stayed up late, so I was tired this morning.

• I stayed up late so I was tired this morning.

• I stayed up late, because I was tired this morning.

• I stayed up late, after I was tired this morning.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered 'bridge' words for creating complex sentences? (Choose 2)

• Because, Since, If

• For, And, Nor

• But, Or, Yet

• Although, But, So

Match

Match the following

• Compound Sentence

• Simple Sentence

• Complex Sentence

A sentence that contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

A sentence that expresses a complete thought with a subject and a verb.

A sentence that contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

• A sentence that contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

• A sentence that expresses a complete thought with a subject and a verb.

• A sentence that contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.