Compound Sentences Review

Is this sentence simple or compound?
The desert gets hot during the day, but it cools down at night.

• simple

• compound

A compound sentence contains 2 independent clauses that are joined together by a comma and a FANBOYS or a semi-colon ;

• True

• False

Is this sentence simple or compound?
A camel has one or two humps on its back, and it has a long curved neck.

• simple

• compound

Which sentence is written correctly?

• A camel doesn't drink often but it can swallow ten gallons all at once.

• a camel doesn't drink often, but it can swallow ten gallons all at once.

• A camel doesn't drink often but it can swallow ten gallons all at once

• A camel doesn't drink often, but it can swallow ten gallons all at once.

I decided I really wanted to eat a pumpkin muffin, so I drove to the store to buy one. 

• Simple Sentence 

• Compound Sentence 

Answer explanation

The sentence contains two independent clauses connected by 'so', making it a Compound Sentence. A Simple Sentence would have only one independent clause.

In a compound sentence, what do you need before a conjunction?

• period

• semi-colon

• a comma

• conjunction

Answer explanation

In a compound sentence, a comma is needed before a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') to separate the independent clauses. This helps clarify the sentence structure and improves readability.

A compound sentence can be constructed in a number of ways. Which is NOT one of the ways to construct a compound sentence?

• Use a comma and a coordinating conjunction

• Use a semicolon

• a comma by itself

• Use a colon

Answer explanation

A compound sentence cannot be formed using a comma by itself, as this creates a comma splice. Correct methods include using a coordinating conjunction with a comma, a semicolon, or a colon.

Is this compound sentence written correctly?

Rainsford wrestled himself out of his clothes and he shouted with all his power.

• Yes.

• No. It is missing an independent clause.

• No. It is missing a comma.

• No. It is missing a coordinating conjunction.

Answer explanation

The sentence is a compound sentence that connects two independent clauses. However, it requires a comma before the coordinating conjunction 'and' to separate the clauses properly. Thus, it is missing a comma.

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

• It, my, For, And, So, But, Dog 

• Because, If, So that, Even though, Since

• For, The, A, An, Yet, So, But 

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So' as these are all coordinating conjunctions, commonly remembered by the acronym FANBOYS. The other options include unrelated words or phrases.

Biscuit loves to chase the squirrels around the yard, but he doesn't realize that he will never catch them.

• Simple Sentence

• Compound Sentence

Answer explanation

The sentence contains two independent clauses: 'Biscuit loves to chase the squirrels around the yard' and 'he doesn't realize that he will never catch them.' This makes it a compound sentence, as it connects two complete thoughts.