Conjunctions, Commas, Clauses, and Compound Sentences

Which of these is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• because
• for
• and
• so

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which conjunction (FANBOYS) would you use to combine the following sentences?

I wanted to play outside.

My mom said I had to do my homework first.

• and

• but

• or

• for

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Choose the compound sentence that is written correctly.

• Mario wrote the story. Luigi took the photographs.

• Mario wrote the story and Luigi took the photographs.

• Mario wrote the story and, Luigi took the photographs.

• Mario wrote the story, and Luigi took the photographs.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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

• after

• before

• there is no comma

• during

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

The weather today will be rainy, ____ we will not go outside for recess.

• or
• but
• and
• so

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• Our apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
• Our, apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
• Our apartment walls are very thin, so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
• Our apartment walls are very, thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Harold is going to the prom with Kendra or Olivia.

• Insert comma after the word prom
• Insert comma before the conjunction
• Insert comma after the conjunction
• No comma needed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Is the comma used correctly?

Zeus is the father of all the gods on Mt. Olympus, and he is also in control of lightning.

• CORRECT

• INCORRECT

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Complete the sentence.

I would like to visit Hawaii, ____ I have no money.

• and

• for

• yet

• so

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Complete the sentence.

I am really happy, _____ I actually found a job in Hawaii!

• and

• for

• but

• yet

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E