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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.