Staar Complex Sentences
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4th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Name the coordinating conjunctions commonly used to join two independent clauses.
because
however
therefore
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.5.1A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Explain how to punctuate a compound sentence correctly.
Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction that connects two independent clauses.
Use a semicolon before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.
Do not use any punctuation in a compound sentence.
Use a period before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Can a comma be used alone to join two independent clauses? Why or why not?
Yes, a comma can be used alone to join two independent clauses.
A comma can be used with a semicolon to join two independent clauses.
Using a comma alone between independent clauses is a common practice.
No, a comma cannot be used alone to join two independent clauses.
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'She wanted to go to the party, but she had too much homework.'
so
but
or
and
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.5.1A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the best combination of the following sentences?
Jacquelin, my best friend and we liked the sack race.
Jacqueline, my best friend, liked the sack race.
Jacqueline is my best friend and liked the sack race.
Jacqueline, my best friend, but she like the sack race.
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Explain the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence.
A compound sentence has only one clause, while a complex sentence has multiple clauses.
A compound sentence has multiple independent clauses, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
A compound sentence is always shorter than a complex sentence.
A compound sentence contains only dependent clauses, while a complex sentence contains only independent clauses.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.1.1J
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is a compound sentence?
A compound sentence is a sentence that ends with a question mark.
A compound sentence is a sentence that consists of two or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions or semicolons.
A compound sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause.
A compound sentence is a sentence that consists of a subject and a predicate.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
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