ENGLISH 8- COMPOUND SENTENCES

Which of the following sentences correctly describes the structure of a compound sentence?

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

• A compound sentence consists of one independent clause and one dependent clause joined by a coordinating conjunction.

• A compound sentence consists of two dependent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

• A compound sentence consists of one independent clause and one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a coordinating conjunction to form a compound sentence?

• The research team published their findings, but the results were groundbreaking.

• The research team published their findings, or the results were groundbreaking.

• The research team published their findings, and the results were groundbreaking.

• The research team published their findings, so the results were groundbreaking.

Which coordinating conjunction best completes the sentence: "The professor extended the deadline, ____ many students were relieved."

• and

• but

• or

• so

Identify the correct compound sentence:

• The conference was well-attended, but the keynote speaker delivered an inspiring speech.

• The conference was well-attended, and the keynote speaker delivered an inspiring speech.

• The conference was well-attended, so the keynote speaker delivered an inspiring speech.

• The conference was well-attended, or the keynote speaker delivered an inspiring speech.

Which sentence correctly uses a coordinating conjunction to show contrast?

• The experiment showed positive results, and the hypothesis was proven correct.

• The experiment showed positive results, so the hypothesis was proven correct.

• The experiment showed positive results, but the hypothesis was proven correct.

• The experiment showed positive results, or the hypothesis was proven correct.