Mastering Compound Sentences Quiz

Which of the following words is a coordinating conjunction?

• Because

• And

• Although

• Since

Pick the correct method to create a compound sentence.

• I like to read I also enjoy writing.

• I like to read, I also enjoy writing.

• I like to read; I also enjoy writing.

• I like to read, and I also enjoy writing.

Where does the comma belong in this compound sentence? "I want to go to the park but I have to do my homework first."

• After "park"

• After "but"

• Before "but"

• No comma is needed

Which sentence is NOT complete on its own?

• She runs every morning.

• Although he was tired.

• They enjoyed the movie.

• I will call you later.

How can you connect two complete ideas with a coordinating conjunction?

• By adding a comma before the conjunction

• By putting the conjunction at the end

• Without using a comma

• By placing a semicolon before the conjunction

Choose the compound sentence.

• She likes coffee, and he prefers tea.

• Even though it was raining, they went for a walk.

• She likes coffee; he prefers tea.

• She likes coffee. He prefers tea.

Which sentence is a compound sentence?

• Because she was late, she missed the bus.

• She was late and missed the bus.

• She was late, so she missed the bus.

• She was late; she missed the bus.

Pick the sentence that correctly uses a comma in a complex sentence.

• I wanted to buy the red shirt but, it was too expensive.

• I wanted to buy the red shirt, but it was too expensive.

• I wanted to buy the red shirt but it was, too expensive.

• I wanted, to buy the red shirt but it was too expensive.

Which sentence below is a compound sentence?

• After dinner, we went for a walk.

• We went for a walk and ate ice cream.

• We went for a walk, and we ate ice cream.

• We went for a walk; we ate ice cream.

Find the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: "She didn't see the movie, for it was sold out."

• Didn't

• See

• For

• Was