Compound Sentences Quiz

Can you spot the coordinating conjunctions in this list? They're like the glue that holds sentences together!

• and

• because

• or

• but

Imagine you're a word wizard, and you need to cast a spell that combines two independent clauses. Which magic words (conjunctions) would you use?

• so

• not

• nor

• yet

Ready for a fun challenge? Can you tell me what FANBOYS stands for?

• Are they prepositions?

• Or, could they be coordinating conjunctions?

• Maybe they are adverbs?

• Or, are they interjections?

Can you spot the run-on sentence in the options below? It's like a game of hide and seek!

• I dashed to the store I grabbed some groceries.

• I dashed to the store and grabbed some groceries.

• I dashed to the store, and I grabbed some groceries.

• I dashed to the store; I grabbed some groceries.

Imagine you're reading a thrilling novel. Suddenly, you come across this sentence: 'She was excited about the party, but she had to hit the books for her big test.' Can you spot the coordinating conjunction in this sentence?

• or

• but

• and

• so

Can you spot the compound sentence in these options? It's like a treasure hunt!

• I popped into the store and picked up some trendy clothes.

• I dashed to the store, and I snagged some tasty groceries.

• I made it to the store, but I totally spaced on buying groceries.

• I hit the store and scored some awesome groceries.

Imagine you're a word wizard, and you need to cast a spell that combines two contrasting ideas. Which magical word would you use?

• however

• or

• and

• but

Let's play a game! Can you spot the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'He loves to dribble the basketball and kick the soccer ball.'

• but

• and

• because

• or

Can you spot the run-on sentence in these options? It's like a game of hide and seek!

• I took a trip to the store and picked up some groceries.

• I made my way to the store, and then I bought some groceries.

• I visited the store. After that, I purchased some groceries.

• I went to the store I bought some groceries.