Compound Sentences

In a compound sentence, the comma comes ______________ the conjunction.

• after

• before

• there is no comma

What sentence structure is created when you join two complete sentences (called independent clauses) with a comma and conjunction?

• complex sentence

• compound sentence

• simple sentence

Where should the comma go in the following compound sentence?

He signed a tennis ball for her yet he didn't give her tickets to the next match.

• before for

• after for

• before yet

• after yet

Where should the comma go in the following sentence?
Take Kleenex with you for your nose is sure to run and drip during the play.

• before for
• after for
• before and
• after and

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

A compound sentence is joined by...

• a comma and conjunction

• just a conjunction

• just a comma

• a preposition

Does this sentence need a comma?
Should I go to the mall or movies?

• Yes
• No

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

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.3.2C

Does this sentence need a comma?
I went to dance and then went home.

• Yes
• No

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

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

• Yes
• No

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

In a compound sentence, the comma comes ______________ the coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

• after

• before

• there is no comma