Simple and Compound Sentences

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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A simple sentences is the same as...
a compound sentence
a complex sentence
a dependent clause
an independent clause
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CCSS.L.1.1J
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose the SIMPLE sentence.
I backed away from the growling dog and looked for its owner.
She trained the dog to do new tricks, but he won't do them for anyone but her.
Fred must study, or he will not pass the test.
Today is Thursday; tomorrow is Friday.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1J
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose the compound sentence.
Game club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays after school.
Ski and snowboard club is long, fun, and exciting.
My favorite sport is football; I've been playing it for 9 years.
I will either be taking Metals or Woodshop as an elective next year.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
I went to the dance and then went home.
I played in the park and ate lunch there.
My favorite foods are pizza, mac and cheese, and chicken nuggets.
It is raining today, and I wish I could stay home.
Tags
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Does this sentence need a comma? Should I go to the mall or movies?
Yes
No
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Is this a compound sentence? Dogs make good pets, and cats are good pets, too.
Yes
No
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?
For
Because
But
Yet
Tags
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
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