Commas and Simple and Compound Sentences

What is a compound sentence?

• A compound sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause, but has two dependent clauses joined by a conjunction.

• A compound sentence is a sentence that consists of a dependent clause joined with a conjunction to an independent clause.

• A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

In a compound sentence, the comma comes ______________ the coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

• after

• before

• there is no comma

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CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
• Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
• Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
• Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• Our apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
• Our, apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
• Our apartment walls are very thin, so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
• Our apartment walls are very, thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 

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CCSS.L.5.2B

I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid to ask him.

• Insert comma before the conjunction
• Insert comma after the conjunction
• No comma needed

I like playing Quizizz quizzes, but sometimes I don't do too well.

• simple sentence
• complex sentence
• compound sentence
• compound-complex sentence

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CCSS.L.7.1B

A dependent clause is a complete thought.

• True
• False

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CCSS.L.7.1A

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

• story, and
• no comma needed
• paragraph, for
• and, I

I play baseball and soccer.

• Simple

• Compound

The dog went on a walk.

• Compound

• Simple