Compound Sentence Review

What is a compound sentence?

• A sentence with a compound subject.

• a sentence with two or more independent clauses (two or more complete sentences) correctly joined together.

• A sentence combined to another with just a comma (Don't choose this one--it's wrong. Never combine two sentences with just a comma. Don't. Do. It.)

• A sentence with one subject and one predicate.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.3.1I

How can you form a compound sentence?

• Add a comma by itself (NO)

• add a semicolon between two related independent clauses (complete sentences)

• Add a period

• add a comma + conjunction (and, or, but, so)

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.3.1I

Which is correctly written as a compound sentence?

• I forgot my lunch on the bus yesterday.

• My favorite ice cream is mint chip, but I like cookie dough ice cream too.

• My sister admonished me to stay out of her room I went in anyway.

• An anonymous letter was left on my desk, I wonder who wrote it!

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.3.1I

Which option is correctly written as a compound sentence?

• Raul is an astute student, he studies and works hard in every subject.

• The bystanders and spectators erupted as the game went into overtime.

• The musical performance was downright magical; I can't wait for the encore!

• Leslie helped me rake leaves for my neighbor we knocked it out in under an hour.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.3.1I

Which option is correctly written as a compound sentence?

• Because I left my bike outside, it's grimy and covered in muck.

• Whenever I go to the mall, I always stop at Annie's Pretzels.

• The school paid homage to their retiring teachers at an end-of-year celebration; it was well deserved after their many years of service.

• The students hurtled down the hallways because they didn't want to be late for class.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.3.1H

Which sentence is correctly written as a compound sentence?

• Janine wanted to run a legitimate business, everything needed to be done correctly and legally.

• Texting and driving can be lethal; put down your phone to avoid being another casualty on the road.

• When I began renovating my kitchen, I underestimated the magnitude of the task. It's more work than I expected!

• The course of true love never did run smooth.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.3.1H

Which option is correctly written as a compound sentence?

• My apartment was very stodgy, but I was able to update and improve it.

• I did my utmost on the test, now I just need to patiently wait for the results.

• Kasen, and Charles are both legitimate artists.

• Most of my house plants are deceased because I forgot to water them.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.3.1H

Which of the following sentences correctly use a comma and a conjunction to combine two independent clauses?

• My utmost favorite series is Harry Potter, but The Keeper of the Lost Cities series is also worth reading.

• Make sure you bring your device, and a pencil to class.

• Theresa has some legitimate concerns about our group project, and I agree with her.

• The weather is turning cold on Monday, so I need to run to the store for a new coat.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentences correctly use a comma and a conjunction to combine two independent clauses?

• You can use a comma, and a conjunction to combine sentences.

• You should never use just a comma by itself, but you could use a semicolon instead.

• Victoria, and Ryan both wrote compound sentences.

• You need to use a comma before a conjunction to combine two sentences together, but you don't need a comma before a conjunction if it is just combining two items in a list.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Write your own compound sentence either using a semicolon or a comma and a conjunction to combine two complete sentences (independent clauses).

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.3.1I