Three ways for co-ordination in compound sentences | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

What is the definition of a main clause?

• a word that describes a verb

• a group of words with no verb

• a type of sentence starter

• a group of words that contains a verb and makes complete sense

Answer explanation

A main clause forms a simple sentence.

How many main clauses are in a compound sentence?

Answer explanation

A compound sentence is about two ideas.

What type of conjunction joins the two main clauses in a compound sentence?

Answer explanation

A co-ordinating conjunction joins two main clauses.

Which of the following are co-ordinating conjunctions?

• and

• but

• because

• when

• or

Answer explanation

There are three co-ordinating conjunctions most frequently used in English.

Match the co-ordinating conjunction to its purpose.

• and

• for building on

• or

• for an option or an effect

• but

• for a positive and a negative

Answer explanation

Different co-ordinating conjunctions are useful for different sentences.

Which type of sentence is formed of at least two main clauses joined with a co-ordinating conjunction?

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

Answer explanation

Correct! A compound sentence is formed of at least two main clauses.