What is a compound sentence?

• A sentence with a dependent clause.

• A sentence with a subject and a predicate.

• A sentence with two or more independent clauses.

• A sentence with one independent clause.

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• Because

• But

• Or

• And

How do you join two simple sentences into a compound sentence?

• By using a colon.

• By using a comma and a coordinating conjunction.

• By using a period.

• By using a semicolon.

What is important to consider when merging two thoughts into a compound sentence?

• The thoughts must be unrelated.

• The thoughts must be about the same topic.

• The thoughts must be in different tenses.

• The thoughts must be questions.

Which sentence correctly uses a coordinating conjunction?

• She likes tea, or she likes coffee.

• She likes tea, and she likes coffee.

• She likes tea, nor she likes coffee.

• She likes tea, but she likes coffee.

When should the conjunction 'nor' be used?

• When joining positive sentences.

• When joining negative sentences.

• When joining questions.

• When joining exclamations.

How can you avoid repetition in compound sentences?

• By replacing the second subject with a pronoun.

• By using a different conjunction.

• By using the same subject twice.

• By using a different verb.

What is the first step in constructing a compound sentence?

• Write a complete thought and put a period after it.

• Write a complete thought and put a comma after it.

• Write a complete thought and put a semicolon after it.

• Write a complete thought and put a colon after it.

Which conjunction would best fit the sentence: 'The plumber came to repair the sink ___ the electrician came to repair the light'?

• But

• Nor

• Or

• And

What is the relationship between the two thoughts in the example sentence about home repair?

• They are questions.

• They are contradictory.

• They both involve home repair.

• They are unrelated.