Compound Sentence 2

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• Because she was late

• She ran to the bus stop

• If you can

• While they were sleeping

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: "She wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining outside."

• for

• and

• but

• so

Which option correctly uses a comma in a compound sentence?

• She likes to read she also enjoys writing.

• He can swim, but he cannot dive.

• They will go to the park or they will visit the museum.

• We wanted to go to the beach we decided to stay home because of the weather.

Create a compound sentence using the coordinating conjunction "or."

• She will study for her test, or she will fail.

• Because it was raining, he took an umbrella.

• While I was cooking, the phone rang.

• Since we were late, we missed the beginning of the movie.

Which sentence is a compound sentence?

• Although it was cold, she went for a walk.

• She laughed and danced under the stars.

• He wanted to go home, but his friend wanted to stay.

• Before we go, we should check the weather.

Identify the independent clauses in the following sentence: "I wanted to buy the red dress, but it was too expensive."

• I wanted to buy the red dress / it was too expensive

• I wanted / the red dress

• but / it was too expensive

• to buy / the red dress

Which coordinating conjunction would best complete the compound sentence? "She could take the bus, _____ she prefers to walk."

• and

• but

• so

• for

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a comma in a compound sentence.

• He wanted to play outside, however, it started to rain.

• They were hungry, so they decided to make dinner.

• She was tired she went to bed early.

• It was a sunny day we went to the beach.

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• for

• because

• nor

• yet

Create a compound sentence using "nor."

• She doesn't like coffee, nor does she like tea.

• He will neither attend the meeting nor complete his report.

• They neither called us nor sent a message.

• All of the above