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Compound Sentences

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5th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the effect of using 'nor' in a compound sentence?

It indicates a positive relationship between the two independent clauses.

It indicates a negative relationship between the two independent clauses.

It combines two independent clauses into one dependent clause.

It separates two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why is it important to understand compound sentences in writing?

It helps improve writing clarity and allows for more complex sentence structures.

It makes writing shorter and less detailed.

It eliminates the need for punctuation in sentences.

It focuses solely on simple sentence construction.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is a compound sentence?

A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

A sentence that contains only one independent clause.

A sentence that contains multiple dependent clauses.

A sentence that is always long and complex.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

List the coordinating conjunctions used in compound sentences.

for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS)

and, but, if, so

or, yet, because, although

for, and, but, unless

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Provide an example of a compound sentence using 'but'.

I wanted to go to the party, but I had too much homework.

I went to the store and bought some milk.

She likes to read, so she goes to the library.

He was tired, yet he finished his work.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How does the meaning change when using different coordinating conjunctions?

Different coordinating conjunctions convey different relationships, such as addition, contrast, or choice.

Coordinating conjunctions only connect similar ideas without changing meaning.

All coordinating conjunctions have the same effect on the meaning of a sentence.

Coordinating conjunctions are used only for listing items.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Explain the use of 'yet' in a compound sentence.

The conjunction 'yet' is used to show contrast between two independent clauses.

The conjunction 'yet' is used to indicate time in a sequence of events.

The conjunction 'yet' is used to add additional information to a sentence.

The conjunction 'yet' is used to express a condition or hypothesis.

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