Compound Sentences Review

A simple sentence is:

• 1 or more independent clauses

• 1 independent clause

• 1 dependent clause

• 1 phrase and 1 clause

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

What is a compound sentence?

There are two correct answers here. You must select both.

• Two simple sentences are joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunctions.

• Two simple sentences joined by a semi- colon.

• Atleat two sentences are conncted by prepositions.

• Writing many sentences in the same line.

Answer explanation

Remember, to use a comma after the first independent clause and a coordinating conjunction after the comma and before the second independent clause.

Remember, if you aren't using coordinating conjunction put a semi colon after the first independent clause, and the second independent clause will be added next.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

What are the coordinating conjunctions ?

hint: fanboys

• and, of , from, because, since, yes

• in , on , at

• for, and, nor, but, yet, so

Answer explanation

In a compound sentence, the fanboys connect two independent clauses. After the first sentence place a comma and then the fanboy. Like this:

I thought I had the correct answer, but I forgot some of the 7 coordinating conjunctions.

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

If a coordinating conjunction is separating two independent clauses, you also need:

• a comma

• a semi-colon

• you do not need punctuation

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

A semi-colon (;) is used to:

• separate introductory phrases from independent clauses

• separate two independent clauses

• take the place of a comma

• separate dependent and independent clauses

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which is the compound sentence?

• Do you play basketball?

• He saw a fox that is following him.

• They wanted to go to Paris, but I wanted to see Rome.

• My brother speaks loudly.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

 

Which is the correct compound sentence?

• Do you like football , or basketbal?

• He saw a fox and a snake.

• They wanted some pizza, and some drinks.

• Your brother can speak English, but he cannot speak French.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which is not the compound sentence?

• You can go now, or you can go tomorrow.

• They are intelligent and creative.

• I like cats, and Sam like cats too.

• I am running, but Tim is walking.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• I love bacon but I hate the smell of it.

• I love bacon, but I hate the smell of it.

• I love bacon; but I hate the smell of it.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• I am getting my driver's license on Friday; I am so excited!

• I am getting my driver's license on Friday, I am so excited!

• I am getting my driver's license on Friday I am so excited!

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A