Constructing Sentences

Does this sentence need a comma?

I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home instead.

• Yes

• No

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

A compound sentence is split by...

• a comma and conjunction

• just a conjunction

• just a comma

• a subordination conjunction

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that makes sense.

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

• or

• but

• and

• so

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that makes sense.

Andy plays the violin well, _____ the trumpet is his favorite instrument.

• so

• but

• yet

• for

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that makes sense.

You may have soup, ____ you may have salad.

• or

• and

• nor

• yet

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What conjunction should be used in this sentence? 
I know I should wear sunscreen, _____ I always forget. 

• for
• and
• yet
• so

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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

• for
• so
• yet

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Today I have an English quiz, and I must turn in the outline for my project.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

I had to read a short story, and I had to write a paragraph for homework last night.

• simple sentence

• complex sentence

• compound sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

If I finish my project tonight, may I go to my friend's house tomorrow night?

• simple sentence

• complex sentence

• compound sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A