Compound Sentences Practice

Complete the sentences with the coordinating conjunctions that make sense.

Alex baked banana bread _____ gave some to her neighbor.

• so

• but

• and

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence:
Roy wanted ice cream,  _____ he was too full.

• and 
• but

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence:
The car got in a wreck, ____ the tow truck came.

• so 
• and

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence:

He plays basketball well, _____ his favorite sport is football.

• or

• but

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence:
It was raining, _____ we stayed inside for recess.

• but
• so

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence:
Walter needed to use the restroom, _____ there was not one around.

• but 
• so

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense. 
The weather today will be cool, ____ it will be rainy.

• or
• but
• and
• so

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.

Andy plays the violin well, _____ the trumpet is his favorite instrument.

• so

• but

• or

• and

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Does this sentence need a comma?
The boy ran down the street and scratched his knee.

• Yes
• No

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Does this sentence need a comma?
I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home instead.

• Yes 
• No

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A