Compound Sentences Test

Which conjunctions are used to join two independent clauses in a compound sentence?

• although

• since

• because

• and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence: 'I wanted to go to the party, but I had to study for my exam.'

• or

• and

• but

• so

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the purpose of using a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

• To create a complex sentence.

• To emphasize the importance of the independent clauses or sentences.

• To join two independent clauses or sentences of equal importance.

• To separate two independent clauses or sentences.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction? A) and B) but C) or D) because

• B

• C

• A

• D

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Combine the following two sentences into a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction: 'I love to read books.' and 'My sister enjoys playing video games.'

• I love to read books, and my sister enjoys playing video games.

• I love to read books, so my sister enjoys playing video games.

• I love to read books, however my sister enjoys playing video games.

• I love to read books, but my sister enjoys playing video games.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

True or False: A compound sentence always contains two independent clauses.

• False

• A compound sentence can contain one independent clause

• A compound sentence can contain three independent clauses

• True

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of the following sentences is NOT a compound sentence? A) I went to the park, and I played on the swings. B) She walked to school, but her brother took the bus. C) The dog barked loudly. D) He studied for the test, so he got an A.

• C

• D. He studied for the test, so he got an A.

• A. I went to the park, and I played on the swings.

• B. She walked to school, but her brother took the bus.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is the correct punctuation for a compound sentence?

• comma and coordinating conjunction or semicolon

• exclamation mark

• period

• question mark

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which conjunction is used to show contrast in a compound sentence?

• and

• but

• or

• so

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence: 'She loves to read books, yet she doesn't own a library.'

• and

• yet

• or

• so

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E