Which of the following answers lists ALL of the coordinating conjunctions? (FANBOYS)

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

Because, If, So that, Even though, Since

Which compound sentence is created correctly?

I have studied Spanish for many years; my Spanish-speaking friends can chat easily with me now.

I have studied Spanish for many years, my Spanish-speaking friends can chat easily with me now.

I have studied Spanish for many years. So my Spanish-speaking friends can chat easily with me now.

Which compound sentence is correctly created?

My friends Jesse and Jennifer have just moved into a new home; furthermore, they’ve made many changes in its appearance.

My friends Jesse and Jennifer have just moved into a new home, they’ve made many changes in its appearance.

My friends Jesse and Jennifer have just moved into a new home; They’ve made many changes in its appearance.

Which sentence below is a correctly created compound sentence?

Susie could study music, or she could study drama next year.

Susie could study music or drama next year.

Susie could study music; or drama next year.

Which sentence is correctly created as a compound sentence with an adverbial conjunction?

You are quite intelligent; however, you don’t think before you act.

You are quite intelligent, you don’t think before you act.

You are quite intelligent, but you don’t think before you act.

Which compound sentence is correctly created?

Larry watches the news, but Bill makes news.

Larry watches the news; however, Bill makes news.

Larry watches the news; Bill makes news.

Which sentence is correct?

Dad started the barbecue, and he cooked burguers.

Dad started the barbecue and he cooked burguers.

Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated with a semicolon. a) I enjoy playing tennis; and basketball. b) She is studying for her test, she wants to get a good grade. c) I have a lot of homework; I need to finish it tonight. d) He likes to read books; and watch movies.

c) I have a lot of homework; I need to finish it tonight.

a) I enjoy playing tennis; and basketball.

b) She is studying for her test, she wants to get a good grade.

d) He likes to read books; and watch movies.

Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated with a semicolon. a) She is playing soccer; and basketball. b) I need to buy groceries, I ran out of milk. c) I have a lot of homework; I will do it tomorrow. d) He enjoys playing video games.

c) I have a lot of homework; I will do it tomorrow.

a) She is playing soccer; and basketball.

b) I need to buy groceries, I ran out of milk.

d) He enjoys playing video games.

Where should the comma go in the following sentence: Writing example sentences is difficult but no one will do it for me.

a comma does not belong in this sentence

Which of the following is a correct usage of a semicolon in a compound sentence?

I went to the store; I bought some groceries.

I went to the store: I bought some groceries.

I went to the store. I bought some groceries.

I went to the store, I bought some groceries.

What is the purpose of using a semicolon in a compound sentence?

To join two independent clauses.

To indicate a pause in a sentence.

To separate a subject and a predicate.

To connect a dependent clause with an independent clause.

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

Finn wanted to try out for basketball; however, he was nervous.

Finn wanted to try out for basketball; however he was nervous.

Finn wanted to try out for basketball, however, he was nervous.

Finn wanted to try out for basketball, however he was nervous.

What's the best way to combine these sentences?: Timmy likes unicorns. Timmy likes lollipops.

Timmy likes unicorns; additionally, he likes lollipops.

Timmy likes unicorns, so he likes lollipops.

Because Timmy likes unicorns, he likes lollipops.

Timmy likes unicorns; meanwhile, he likes lollipops.

What's the best way to combine these sentences?: I had to go to school. My brother stayed home sick.

I had to go to school; meanwhile, my brother stayed home sick.

I had to go to school; furthermore, my brother stayed home sick.

I had to go to school; therefore, my brother stayed home sick.

I had to go to school; still, my brother stayed home sick.

What's the best way to combine these sentences?: You need to work harder. You'll get fired.

You need to work harder; otherwise , you'll get fired.

You need to work harder; meanwhile, you'll get fired.

You need to work harder; subsequently, you'll get fired.

You need to work harder; truly, you'll get fired.

What's the best way to combine these sentences?: She is a very smart woman. It is not at all surprising that she got the job.

She is a very smart woman; therefore , it is not at all surprising that she got the job.

She is a very smart woman; nevertheless , it is not at all surprising that she got the job.

She is a very smart woman; similarly , it is not at all surprising that she got the job.

She is a very smart woman; otherwise , it is not at all surprising that she got the job.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the compound sentence?

Two simple sentences are joined by coordinating conjunctions.

Conjunction and , or, and but

Atleat two sentences are conncted by prepositions.

Writing many sentences in the same line.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

We can use and to ....................................................................................

give opposite information.

join two sentences are alike or gives extra information.

give a positive sentence.

join two sentences that give a choice or alternative.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

We can use but to ....................................................................................

give two sentences that have the same meaning.

join two sentences are alike or gives extra information.

join two sentences that have the conflict information (opposite information)

join two sentences that give a choice or alternative

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

We can use or to ....................................................................................

give two sentences that have the same meaning.

join two sentences are alike or gives extra information.

join two sentences that have the conflict information .(opposite information)

join two sentences that give a choice or alternative.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which is the compound sentence?

Do you play basketball?

He saw a fox that is following him.

They wanted to go to Paris, but I wanted to see Rome.

My brother speaks loudly.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Is the following sentence a Simple sentence or a Compound sentence?
John and Jane ate the entire pepperoni pizza.

Simple Sentence

Compound Sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or Compound Sentence?

My pregnant wife was craving for pickled mango, so I drove to Malama store to buy one.

Simple Sentence

Compound Sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

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Semicolons and Compound Sentences

What is the compound sentence?

We can use and to ....................................................................................

We can use but to ....................................................................................

We can use or to ....................................................................................

Which is the compound sentence?

Is the following sentence a Simple sentence or a Compound sentence?
John and Jane ate the entire pepperoni pizza.

Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or Compound Sentence?

My pregnant wife was craving for pickled mango, so I drove to Malama store to buy one.

Is the following clause Independent or Dependent?

Because I ate a big dinner last night.

Which of the following answers lists ALL of the coordinating conjunctions? (FANBOYS)

A Compound Sentence contains at least how many independent clauses?

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Semicolons and Compound Sentences

What is the compound sentence?

We can use and to ....................................................................................

We can use but to ....................................................................................

We can use or to ....................................................................................

Which is the compound sentence?

Is the following sentence a Simple sentence or a Compound sentence?John and Jane ate the entire pepperoni pizza.

Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or Compound Sentence?My pregnant wife was craving for pickled mango, so I drove to Malama store to buy one.

Is the following clause Independent or Dependent? Because I ate a big dinner last night.

Which of the following answers lists ALL of the coordinating conjunctions? (FANBOYS)

A Compound Sentence contains at least how many independent clauses?

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Is the following sentence a Simple sentence or a Compound sentence?
John and Jane ate the entire pepperoni pizza.

Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or Compound Sentence?

My pregnant wife was craving for pickled mango, so I drove to Malama store to buy one.

Is the following clause Independent or Dependent?

Because I ate a big dinner last night.