Identify what changes need to be made in order for the sentence to be complete. If the sentence is already correct and no changes are necessary, select No Changes. Samaria loves reading her favorite genre is fantasy.

Add a semicolon after the word "reading."

Add a comma after the word "reading."

Add the word "but" after the word "reading."

Identify what changes need to be made in order for the sentence to be complete. If the sentence is already correct and no changes are necessary, select No Changes. I enjoy hiking, it's one of my favorite activities.

Change the comma to a semicolon.

Move the comma to after the words "it's."

Identify what changes need to be made in order for the sentence to be complete. If the sentence is already correct and no changes are necessary, select No Changes. The sun was setting, and the sky turned a beautiful shade of orange.

Replace the comma with a semicolon.

Identify what changes need to be made in order for the sentence to be complete. If the sentence is already correct and no changes are necessary, select No Changes. John's family, and Sarah's friend group are going to the movies.

Replace the comma with a semicolon.

Identify what changes need to be made in order for the sentence to be complete. If the sentence is already correct and no changes are necessary, select No Changes. Jamal loves to cook, he often experiments with new recipes.

Add the word "so" after the comma.

Add the word "so" before the comma.

Identify what changes need to be made in order for the sentence to be complete. If the sentence is already correct and no changes are necessary, select No Changes. Kennedy is a talented artist and her paintings have been exhibited in several galleries.

Add a comma after the word "artist."

Add a semicolon after the word "artist."

Add a comma after the word "and."

Identify what changes need to be made in order for the sentence to be complete. If the sentence is already correct and no changes are necessary, select No Changes. She walked to the park, through the forest, and around the lake.

Change the comma after "forest" to a semicolon.

Change the comma after "park" to a semicolon.

Identify what changes need to be made in order for the sentence to be complete. If the sentence is already correct and no changes are necessary, select No Changes. The concert was fantastic the band played all of their hit songs.

Add a comma and the word "and" after the word "fantastic."

Add the word "and" after the word "fantastic."

Add a comma after the word "fantastic."

Identify what changes need to be made in order for the sentence to be complete. If the sentence is already correct and no changes are necessary, select No Changes. It's a beautiful day, we should go for a walk in the park.

Add the word "so" after the comma.

Add the word "nor" after the comma.

Identify what changes need to be made in order for the sentence to be complete. If the sentence is already correct and no changes are necessary, select No Changes. The road trip to New York City will take ten hours; we should start early in the morning.

Add the word "so" after the semicolon.

Replace the semicolon with a comma.

Simple/Compound Sentences and Run-On Sentences

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the structure of the following sentence: The students get to go home at the end of an early release day; however, the teachers have meetings to attend.

Simple

Compound

Answer explanation

If we split this sentence in half at the semicolon, both sides would have a subject and a verb, and both sides would be able to stand alone as complete sentences. That's what makes this a compound sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the structure of the following sentence: We followed the tour guide across the bridge, through the tunnel, and into a different neighborhood.

Simple

Compound

Answer explanation

Remember that a long sentence is not always a compound one. This sentence only has one subject and verb. What makes it longer is the string of prepositional phrases at the end of the sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the structure of the following sentence: The students studied for the exam and performed quite well!

Simple

Compound

Answer explanation

Coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) do not always indicate compound sentences. In this sentence, we have a compound predicate. The students studied and performed. However, since we just have one subject, this is still a simple sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.5.1E

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the structure of the following sentence: Maria arrived at the bus station early, but I arrived late and missed the bus.

Simple

Compound

Answer explanation

When we see a comma and a FANBOYS word, that lets us know that we might have a compound sentence. To check, split the sentence in half where you see the FANBOYS word. If both sides have a subject and predicate and if they can both stand alone as separate sentences, then you have a compound sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the structure of the following sentence: The Early College students and the NCCU students are anxious about the upcoming exams.

Simple

Compound

Answer explanation

This is a longer sentence, but that doesn't mean that it is compound. In this sentence, we have a two subjects. However, since they are sharing the same action, it is still a simple sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.5.1E

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the structure of the following sentence: She wanted to go to the movie, but he preferred to stay home and read a book.

Simple

Compound

Answer explanation

To check for a compound sentence, try to split the sentence in half where you see the FANBOYS word or the semicolon. If the two sides make sense as separate sentences and have subjects and predicates, then you have a compound sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the structure of the following sentence: The sun was shining brightly, so they decided to have a picnic in the park.

Simple

Compound

Answer explanation

To check for a compound sentence, try to split the sentence in half where you see the FANBOYS word or the semicolon. If the two sides make sense as separate sentences and have subjects and predicates, then you have a compound sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

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Simple/Compound Sentences and Run-On Sentences

Identify the structure of the following sentence: The students get to go home at the end of an early release day; however, the teachers have meetings to attend.

If we split this sentence in half at the semicolon, both sides would have a subject and a verb, and both sides would be able to stand alone as complete sentences. That's what makes this a compound sentence.

Identify the structure of the following sentence: We followed the tour guide across the bridge, through the tunnel, and into a different neighborhood.

Remember that a long sentence is not always a compound one. This sentence only has one subject and verb. What makes it longer is the string of prepositional phrases at the end of the sentence.

Identify the structure of the following sentence: The students studied for the exam and performed quite well!

Coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) do not always indicate compound sentences. In this sentence, we have a compound predicate. The students studied and performed. However, since we just have one subject, this is still a simple sentence.

Identify the structure of the following sentence: Maria arrived at the bus station early, but I arrived late and missed the bus.

When we see a comma and a FANBOYS word, that lets us know that we might have a compound sentence. To check, split the sentence in half where you see the FANBOYS word. If both sides have a subject and predicate and if they can both stand alone as separate sentences, then you have a compound sentence.

Identify the structure of the following sentence: The Early College students and the NCCU students are anxious about the upcoming exams.

This is a longer sentence, but that doesn't mean that it is compound. In this sentence, we have a two subjects. However, since they are sharing the same action, it is still a simple sentence.

Identify the structure of the following sentence: She wanted to go to the movie, but he preferred to stay home and read a book.

To check for a compound sentence, try to split the sentence in half where you see the FANBOYS word or the semicolon. If the two sides make sense as separate sentences and have subjects and predicates, then you have a compound sentence.

Identify the structure of the following sentence: The sun was shining brightly, so they decided to have a picnic in the park.

To check for a compound sentence, try to split the sentence in half where you see the FANBOYS word or the semicolon. If the two sides make sense as separate sentences and have subjects and predicates, then you have a compound sentence.

Identify the structure of the following sentence: The cat sat on the windowsill.

This sentence only has one subject and one predicate. That makes it a simple sentence.

Identify the structure of the following sentence: I have a busy schedule this week; however, I'm determined to finish all of my tasks on time.

To check for a compound sentence, try to split the sentence in half where you see the FANBOYS word or the semicolon. If the two sides make sense as separate sentences and have subjects and predicates, then you have a compound sentence.

Identify the structure of the following sentence: Carlotta danced at the party and sang her favorite song.

There are two verbs in this sentence but only one subject. Because there's no way to split this sentence in two and have it make two separate sentences, that means it is a simple sentence.

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