Compound Sentences - The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Which sentence from The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane is an example of a compound sentence?

• Edward sat on the shelf and watched.

• Edward's heart pounded, and he felt a strange warmth in his chest.

• Edward realized that he was not alone.

• The dog stared at Edward and wagged its tail.

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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 of these is a compound sentence?

• A sentence that expresses strong emotions.

• A sentence that gives a command or makes a request.

• A sentence that includes two or more independent clauses joined by a comma and a FANBOYS.

• A sentence that provides information or describes something.

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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 options correctly combine the following sentences into a compound sentence? Sentence 1: "Edward saw a beautiful sunset." Sentence 2: "He knew he had never seen anything so lovely."

• Edward saw a beautiful sunset because he knew he had never seen anything so lovely.

• Edward saw a beautiful sunset, and he knew he had never seen anything so lovely.

• Edward saw a beautiful sunset but he knew he had never seen anything so lovely.

• Edward saw a beautiful sunset, so he knew he had never seen anything so lovely.

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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 from The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane is an example of a compound sentence?

• Edward's legs, which had always been able to carry him quickly and gracefully, had grown stiff and clumsy.

• Edward was no longer the best-looking rabbit in the world.

• Edward couldn't go on and was alone.

• Abilene had loved him, and he had loved Abilene.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Choose the compound sentence that correctly combines the following sentences: Sentence 1: "Edward felt a tingling in his chest." Sentence 2: "He saw the girl standing by the water, waving at him."

• Edward felt a tingling in his chest because he saw the girl standing by the water, waving at him.

• Edward felt a tingling in his chest, so he saw the girl standing by the water, waving at him.

• Edward felt a tingling in his chest, and he saw the girl standing by the water, waving at him.

• Edward felt a tingling in his chest, but he saw the girl standing by the water, waving at him.

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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 options correctly combine the following sentences into a compound sentence? Sentence 1: "Edward was lost." Sentence 2: "He couldn't find his way back home."

• Edward was lost because he couldn't find his way back home.

• Edward was lost, and he couldn't find his way back home.

• Edward was lost but couldn't find his way back home.

• Edward was lost, so he couldn't find his way back home.

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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 from The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane is an example of a compound sentence?

• Edward nodded, almost imperceptibly.

• Edward felt his body rising.

• Edward realized that Abilene still had hope.

• Edward's journey had come to an end, and he was home.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Choose the compound sentence that correctly combines the following sentences: Sentence 1: "Edward heard a familiar voice calling his name." Sentence 2: "He turned around and saw Abilene running towards him."

• Edward heard a familiar voice calling his name, yet he turned around and saw Abilene running towards him.

• Edward heard a familiar voice calling his name because he turned around and saw Abilene running towards him.

• Edward heard a familiar voice calling his name, and he turned around and saw Abilene running towards him.

• Edward heard a familiar voice calling his name, but he turned around and saw Abilene running towards him.

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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 options correctly combine the following sentences into a compound sentence? Sentence 1: "Edward felt a new sense of purpose." Sentence 2: "He knew he had to find Abilene."

• Edward felt a new sense of purpose because he knew he had to find Abilene.

• Edward felt a new sense of purpose, or he knew he had to find Abilene.

• Edward felt a new sense of purpose, and he knew he had to find Abilene.

• Edward felt a new sense of purpose but knew he had to find Abilene.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Choose the compound sentence that correctly combines the following sentences: Sentence 1: "Edward saw Abilene." Sentence 2: "His heart filled with joy."

• Edward saw Abilene, and his heart filled with joy.

• Edward saw Abilene, so his heart filled with joy.

• Edward saw Abilene, but his heart filled with joy.

• Edward saw Abilene because his heart filled with joy.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A