Combine Sentences Quiz

Rohan and Aria were planning a day out. Which of the following sentences correctly uses a conjunction to combine their thoughts?

• I wanted to go to the park. It was raining.

• I wanted to go to the park, but it was raining.

• I wanted to go to the park it was raining.

• I wanted to go to the park and it was raining.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'I wanted to go to the park, but it was raining.' because it correctly uses the conjunction 'but' to combine the contrasting thoughts of wanting to go to the park and the rainy weather.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Help Olivia identify the sentence fragment in the following sentences:

• The cat sat on the mat.

• Because she was tired.

• He ran quickly.

• They went to the store.

Answer explanation

The sentence fragment is 'Because she was tired.' as it lacks a subject and does not form a complete sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Lily and Emma are writing sentences. Which sentence correctly uses a comma to combine two sentences?

• She likes apples she likes oranges.

• She likes apples, she likes oranges.

• She likes apples, and she likes oranges.

• She likes apples and she likes oranges.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'She likes apples, and she likes oranges.' because a comma is used to correctly combine the two sentences.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2B

Emma and Avery are having a debate! Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

• The dogs barks loudly.

• The dog bark loudly.

• The dogs bark loudly.

• The dog bark loudly.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence demonstrating subject-verb agreement is 'The dogs bark loudly.' The subject 'dogs' agrees with the plural verb 'bark.'

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

Michael and Charlotte are discussing their plans. Combine their sentences using a conjunction: "I am hungry. I will eat dinner."

• I am hungry, I will eat dinner.

• I am hungry and I will eat dinner.

• I am hungry but I will eat dinner.

• I am hungry or I will eat dinner.

Answer explanation

The correct conjunction to combine the sentences is 'and', so the correct choice is: 'I am hungry and I will eat dinner.'

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Can you spot the sentence fragment in these fun sentences?

• Running through the park with Elijah.

• Abigail runs every morning.

• They are playing soccer with Benjamin.

• He reads a book.

Answer explanation

The sentence fragment is 'Running through the park with Elijah.' because it lacks a subject and verb to form a complete sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

James and Priya are debating grammar! Which sentence correctly uses a comma to combine two sentences?

• He likes to swim he likes to run.

• He likes to swim, he likes to run.

• He likes to swim, and he likes to run.

• He likes to swim and he likes to run.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'He likes to swim, and he likes to run.' because a comma is used to correctly combine two sentences.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2B

Which sentence shows the kids having fun with correct subject-verb agreement?

• Avery and Mason plays in the yard.

• Samuel play in the yard.

• The children play in the yard.

• The child plays in the yard.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'The children play in the yard.' shows correct subject-verb agreement with 'children' (plural) matching 'play' (plural).

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

Isla is feeling very tired after a long day. Can you combine these sentences using a conjunction? "She is tired. She will go to bed."

• She is tired, she will go to bed.

• She is tired and she will go to bed.

• She is tired but she will go to bed.

• She is tired or she will go to bed.

Answer explanation

The correct conjunction to combine the sentences is 'and', so the correct choice is: 'She is tired and she will go to bed.'

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Help Hannah identify the sentence fragment!

• After the movie ended.

• The movie ended.

• They watched a movie.

• He enjoyed the movie.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'After the movie ended.' because it is a sentence fragment lacking a subject or complete thought, unlike the other answer choices which are complete sentences.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F