Expanding Sentences Quiz

Choose the sentence that correctly expands the simple sentence using an adverb to make a compound sentence.

• The cat slept. It was on the sofa.

• The cat slept peacefully on the sofa, and it purred softly.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

Which of the following sentences is expanded correctly with an adverb to form a compound sentence?

• She ran. She was very fast.

• She ran quickly to the store, and she bought some candy.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

Identify the sentence that uses an adverb to expand two simple sentences into a compound sentence.

• The sun set. The colors were beautiful.

• The sun set beautifully over the horizon, and the sky turned orange and pink.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Choose the option that correctly expands the simple sentences into a compound sentence by using an adverb.

• The dog barked. It was loud.

• The dog barked loudly at the stranger, and the mailman waited patiently.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

Which sentence correctly uses an adverb to make a compound sentence from two simple sentences?

• The flowers grew. They were in the garden.

• The flowers grew rapidly in the garden, and bees buzzed around them.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Identify the correctly expanded sentence using an adverb to form a compound sentence.

• He laughed. It was contagious.

• He laughed heartily at the joke, and everyone else joined in.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

Choose the sentence that expands two simple sentences into a compound sentence by using an adverb.

• The rain fell. It was gentle.

• The rain fell gently on the roof, and the sound was soothing.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

Which of the following sentences correctly uses an adverb to expand simple sentences into a compound sentence?

• The baby cried. It was late.

• The baby cried softly in the night, and the mother rocked her gently.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Identify the sentence that correctly expands the simple sentences into a compound sentence by incorporating an adverb.

• The wind blew. It was strong.

• The wind blew fiercely through the trees, and leaves scattered everywhere.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

Choose the option that correctly uses an adverb to make a compound sentence from two simple sentences.

• The stars shone. They were bright.

• The stars shone brightly in the night sky, and the moon cast a soft glow.

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CCSS.L.3.1A