Conjunctions & Compound Sentences

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  NOT a compound sentence?

• Little Billy cried out to his mom, and she came running to see what was wrong.
• The hiking trail was closed, so we decided to go out for ice cream instead.
• The blue and green monster truck were in a race, and no one knew who would win.
• The costume and mask made the perfect recipe for scaring my little brother.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is the best way to combine the sentences below?

• I wanted to go to the zoo, so my sister insisted that we go to the movies.
• I wanted to go to the zoo, and my sister insisted that we go to the movies.
• I wanted to go to the zoo, but my sister insisted that we go to the movies.
• I wanted to go to the zoo, for my sister insisted that we go to the movies.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which conjunction would best join the two sentences together?
The students wanted to go out to recess. The teacher said they had too much work.

• ,and
• ,but
• ,or
• ,nor

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Combine these two sentences using the correct conjunction.

Brooke had a party.

Her best friend couldn't come.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E