Sentences

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

• after
• before
• there is no comma

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What sentence structure is created when you join two independent clauses with a comma and coordinating conjunction?

• complex sentence
• compound sentence
• simple sentence

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Is this sentence simple or compound?
The hump of a camel stores fat, not water.

• simple
• compound

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Is this sentence simple or compound?
Camels have thick, hairy coats of fur.

• simple
• compound

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which conjunction would best join the two sentences together? 
Brian loved studying.
His hard work paid off because he got a 96.

• ,and
• ,but
• ,or
• ,for

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which conjunction would best join the two sentences together? 
The teacher could take her class to the zoo.
She could take them to the museum.

• ,nor
• ,but
• ,or
• ,for

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which sentence IS a compound sentence?

• The class went on a field trip, and they learned a lot.
• Manny and Johnny played video games all day and night.
• Maria wanted to go to the mall but didn't.
• My birthday and Fourth of July fall on the same day. 

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence IS a compound sentence?

• The seagull and the child battled over the bag of chips.
• The octopus said hello to the sea turtle and continued on his way back home.
• The fisherman decided to reel in his pole and try another spot.
• Fifth grade students are the best, and their teachers are amazing, too!

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.

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

• so

• but

• yet

• for

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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.

You may have soup, ____ you may have salad.

• or

• and

• nor

• yet

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E