Understanding Compound Sentences

What is a compound sentence?

• A sentence with a dependent clause.

• A sentence with no clauses.

• A sentence with two or more independent clauses.

• A sentence with one independent clause.

Why should you use compound sentences in your writing?

• To demonstrate maturity and show equal importance of ideas.

• To make sentences longer.

• To join unrelated ideas.

• To confuse the reader.

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

• However

• And

• Therefore

• Moreover

What is the correct formula for a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction?

• S; S

• S, S

• S; coordinating conjunction S

• S, coordinating conjunction S

What punctuation can replace a comma and conjunction in a compound sentence?

• Semicolon

• Dash

• Colon

• Period

Which sentence connector can be used to show contrast?

• Moreover

• Indeed

• Therefore

• However

What is the formula for a compound sentence using a semicolon and sentence connector?

• S, S; sentence connector

• S; sentence connector, S

• S; S, sentence connector

• S, sentence connector, S

What is the main benefit of using sentence connectors?

• To link large groups of words and improve sentence fluency.

• To make sentences longer.

• To replace all conjunctions.

• To confuse the reader.

Which of the following is NOT a sentence connector?

• Hence

• Nevertheless

• Consequently

• And

What additional resources are available for learning about compound sentences?

• Only a video tutorial.

• A digital component and classroom-ready materials.

• A textbook only.

• No additional resources.