Mastering Compound Sentences

Choose the correct conjunction: I wanted to go for a walk, ___ it started to rain.

• but

• so

• and

• or

Combine the sentences using a conjunction: She loves reading. She also enjoys writing.

• She loves reading and she also enjoys writing.

• She loves reading or she enjoys writing.

• She loves reading but she also enjoys writing.

• She loves reading; she enjoys writing.

Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction: He studied hard, ___ he passed the exam.

• but

• because

• or

• so

Identify the conjunction in this sentence: I will go to the party, but I have to finish my homework first.

• so

• and

• or

• but

Rewrite the following sentences using a conjunction: The sun was shining. The birds were singing.

• The sun was shining and the birds were singing.

• The sun was shining but the birds were singing.

• The sun was shining or the birds were singing.

• The sun was shining; the birds were singing.