What is a compound sentence?

• A sentence that contains a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought.

• A sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a comma, semicolon, or conjunction.

• A sentence containing only one clause, or more specifically, an independent clause.

• A sentence that links a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which punctuation mark is typically used between two main clauses and is more pronounced than that indicated by a comma?

• Comma

• Semicolon

• Colon

• Period

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What defines a complex sentence?

• A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

• A sentence with two or more independent clauses.

• A sentence with only one clause.

• A sentence that uses a colon to separate elements.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

What is the role of a subordinating conjunction?

• To pause between elements in a list.

• To link a dependent clause to an independent clause.

• To separate two independent clauses.

• To introduce a quotation or explanation.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Fill in the blank.

I went to the park, _______ I stayed for an hour.

• nor

• and

• but

• because

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Choose the compound sentence below with the proper conjunction.

• I finished my homework early, but I went outside to play.

• I finished my homework early, so I went outside to play.

• I finished my homework early, yet I went outside to play.

• I finished my homework early, for I went outside to play.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Fill in the blank.

I don't want to eat peas, ______ do I want to eat broccoli.

• but

• and

• nor

• after

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Does this sentence need a comma?
I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home instead.

• Yes 
• No

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Deserts are harsh and dry, ________ many plants grow there.

• for
• so
• yet

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.

The weather today will be cool, ____ it will also be rainy.

• or

• but

• and

• so

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E