Identify the sentence that correctly combines two simple sentences into a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction.

He likes to read books, but he doesn't like to write reports.

She wanted to go to the movie, or she decided to stay home.

Although it was late, she decided to call her friend.

She will visit the museum when she goes to New York.

Which sentence is a complex sentence?

Because she was ill, she missed school.

He worked hard but failed the exam.

I like apples, but my brother likes oranges.

Combine the following simple sentences into a compound sentence. "The sun was shining. We went for a walk."

The sun was shining, and we went for a walk.

The sun was shining, for we went for a walk.

The sun was shining, but we went for a walk.

The sun was shining, so we went for a walk.

Create a complex sentence from the following simple sentences using a subordinating conjunction. "It rained heavily. The match was postponed."

Because it rained heavily, the match was postponed.

It rained heavily, but the match was postponed.

It rained heavily, so the match was postponed.

It rained heavily, and the match was postponed.

Combine the following simple sentences into a compound sentence. "He didn't study. He failed the exam."

He didn't study, so he failed the exam.

He didn't study, for he failed the exam.

He didn't study, but he failed the exam.

He didn't study, and he failed the exam.

Create a complex sentence using a subordinating conjunction from the following simple sentences. "I will tell you a secret. You must promise not to tell anyone."

I will tell you a secret if you promise not to tell anyone.

I will tell you a secret, but you must promise not to tell anyone.

I will tell you a secret, and you must promise not to tell anyone.

I will tell you a secret, so you must promise not to tell anyone.

Identify the sentence that correctly combines two simple sentences into a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction.

He studied hard, but he didn't pass the exam.

She was hungry, so she made a sandwich.

Although it was cold, he went for a jog.

When she arrives, we will go out for dinner.

Which sentence is a complex sentence?

If it rains, we will stay indoors.

He likes tea, and she likes coffee.

Combine the following simple sentences into a compound sentence. "The movie was scary. I couldn't sleep at night."

The movie was scary, so I couldn't sleep at night.

The movie was scary, for I couldn't sleep at night.

The movie was scary, but I couldn't sleep at night.

The movie was scary, and I couldn't sleep at night.

Create a complex sentence from the following simple sentences using a subordinating conjunction. "He must finish his project. He can go out with his friends."

Before he can go out with his friends, he must finish his project.

He must finish his project, but he can go out with his friends.

He must finish his project, so he can go out with his friends.

He must finish his project, and then he can go out with his friends.

Mastering Compound and Complex Sentences

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

Although it was raining, we decided to go hiking.

I wanted to buy the red car, but I didn't have enough money.

When she finishes her homework, she will join us for dinner.

Because he was late, he missed the bus.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the complex sentence from the options below.

She laughed and took a photo.

After the rain stopped, the sun appeared.

I like coffee, but my sister prefers tea.

He ran fast, and he won the race.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which coordinating conjunction best completes the sentence? "I wanted to play outside, ___ it was too cold."

and

but

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a subordinating conjunction.

She is taller than her brother, yet she can't reach the shelf.

Although he was tired, he finished his homework.

I will call you when I arrive, or I will send a message.

She wanted to go to the beach, but it started to rain.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Combine the following simple sentences into a compound sentence. "I studied hard. I passed the exam."

I studied hard, for I passed the exam.

I studied hard, but I passed the exam.

I studied hard, so I passed the exam.

I studied hard, and I passed the exam.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Create a complex sentence using a subordinating conjunction from the following simple sentences. "She will join us. She finishes her homework."

She will join us and she finishes her homework.

She will join us but she finishes her homework.

She will join us because she finishes her homework.

She will join us when she finishes her homework.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

For

And

Although

Nor

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

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Mastering Compound and Complex Sentences

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

Identify the complex sentence from the options below.

Which coordinating conjunction best completes the sentence? "I wanted to play outside, ___ it was too cold."

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a subordinating conjunction.

Combine the following simple sentences into a compound sentence. "I studied hard. I passed the exam."

Create a complex sentence using a subordinating conjunction from the following simple sentences. "She will join us. She finishes her homework."

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

Identify the sentence that correctly combines two simple sentences into a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction.

Which sentence is a complex sentence?

Choose the correct subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence. "___ he had eaten breakfast, he was still hungry."

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