Compound Sentences Quiz

What role does a semicolon play in a compound sentence?

• It separates items in a list.

• It joins two independent clauses.

• It connects dependent clauses to independent clauses.

• It introduces a subordinate clause.

What punctuation mark is used to join two independent clauses in a compound sentence?

• Period

• Comma

• Colon

• Semicolon

What is a compound sentence?

• A sentence with only one independent clause.

• A sentence with two or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions, semicolons, or conjunctive adverbs.

• A sentence with two or more dependent clauses.

• A sentence with a subject and a predicate.

Which of the following sentences uses a compound sentence structure?

• After finishing her homework, she went to bed.

• The cat meowed loudly until its owner fed it.

• He loves to read, but he rarely finds the time.

• We went to the park and had a picnic on Saturday.

Choose the option that best completes the sentence: "She wanted to go to the movies; ______, she couldn't find anyone to go with."

• but

• however

• so

• nor

In which of the following sentences is a semicolon used correctly in a compound sentence?

• She was tired; because she stayed up late studying.

• I went to the beach, and I swam in the ocean.

• He likes to play soccer; for he enjoys team sports.

• She wanted to travel to Paris; however, she didn't have enough money.

Select the correct sentence with a conjunctive adverb.

• She arrived late to the party, but the others didn't mind.

• He practiced basketball every day; therefore, he improved his skills.

• They went to the beach, and they built a sandcastle.

• I want to go to the concert, or maybe I'll just stay home.

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction used in compound sentences?

• Because

• Although

• But

• While

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the use of coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) in a compound sentence?

• She went to the store, and bought some groceries.

• He loves reading books; therefore, he often visits the library.

• They can go hiking; however, they decided to stay home.

• The movie was long, but it was worth watching.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a conjunctive adverb in a compound sentence?

• He finished his work; and, therefore, he went home early.

• They decided to go to the beach, so they packed their sunscreen.

• She wants to travel; moreover, she has already booked her flight.

• I'm hungry; because I skipped breakfast this morning.