Compound Sentences Review

What is the best conjunction to use for the below compound sentence? I want to save money on transportation, _____ I took an inexpensive bus ride this morning.

• for

• but

• so

• and

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the mistake with the below compound sentence? Harold picked up his daughter from gymnastics and he took her a restaurant to eat.

• Nothing

• Change the conjunction from "and" to "but"

• Place a comma after the word "and"

• Place a comma before the word "and"

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

You can either do your homework at 11:00 tonight _____ you can do it before your baseball game.

• , and

• , or

• or

• for

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Choose all that apply: A compound sentence has two independent clauses joined by...

• a comma and a FANBOY

• just a FANBOY

• just a comma

• a semi-colon

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

• He drank milk last night and added protien.

• He saw that the milk was curdled, and he threw it away with disgust.

• Milk cows are sweet and lovely.

• He thought he could drink the whole gallon but could not.

Answer explanation

They all have conjunctions, but some do not have a subject verb on both sides. They have compound verbs.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Choose the best way to write the sentence below. Sara and Maddie are going to the show on Friday so they will need to purchase tickets by Thursday evening.

• Sara and Maddie are going to the show on Friday so, they will need to purchase tickets by Thursday evening.

• Sara and Maddie are going to the show on Friday, so they will need to purchase tickets by Thursday evening.

• Sara and Maddie are going to the show on Friday so they, will need to purchase tickets by Thursday evening.

• As it is.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that makes sense.

The weather today will be cool ​ ​​ (a)   rainy.

• and

• but

• , and

• , yet

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, ​ (a)   the trumpet is his favorite instrument.

• but

• so

• for

• nor

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, ​ (a)   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