Simple and Compound Sentences

1. Another name for a simple sentence is a(n)...

• dependent clause

• independent clause

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

2. Compound sentences are made up of two or more...

• dependent clauses

• independent clauses

• complex sentences

3. We join together two independent clauses with...(check all that apply)

• a comma

• a period

• a coordinating conjunction

• a new clause

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

4. Which words are coordinating conjunctions? Check all that apply.

• so

• not

• but

• and

• from

5. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

• Maria's mom will pick us up, so I won't need my umbrella.

• Maria's mom will pick us up so I won't need my umbrella.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

6. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

• You should finish your homework and study for the quiz.

• You should finish your homework, and study for the quiz.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

7. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

• The hours will pass quickly so, you should use your time wisely.

• The hours will pass quickly, so you should use your time wisely.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

8. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

• I knew she was right, yet I still ignored her advice.

• I knew she was right yet, I still ignored her advice.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

9. Choose the correct sentence type:

The large bookstore has several different sections on history.

• simple

• compound

10. Choose the correct sentence type:

Within minutes, the fire department rushed to the scene and put out the fire.

• simple

• compound