Compound Sentences

Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly in a compound sentence?

• The cat meowed loudly but the dog ignored it.

• The cat meowed loudly, but the dog ignored it.

• The cat, meowed loudly but the dog ignored it.

• The cat meowed, loudly but the dog ignored it.

Answer explanation

A comma is needed before the coordinating conjunction 'but' to separate the two independent clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

True or False: A compound sentence always requires a comma before the coordinating conjunction if both clauses are independent.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

In a compound sentence, a comma is needed before the coordinating conjunction to separate two independent clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.3.1I

Complete the sentence: The weather was cold, _____ we decided to stay indoors.

• or

• but

• so

• and

Answer explanation

The word 'so' shows a cause and effect relationship, indicating the reason for staying indoors.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Which sentence is an example of a compound sentence?

• The cat sleeps on the couch.

• The cat sleeps on the couch, and the dog lies on the floor.

• After the rain stopped, the sun came out.

• The birds sing in the morning.

Answer explanation

This is a compound sentence because it contains two independent clauses joined by 'and.'

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

True or False: The sentence 'He finished his work, and he went for a walk.' is a compound sentence.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

This sentence is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses joined by 'and.'

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Complete the sentence: The meal was delicious, _____ it was a bit expensive.

• and

• so

• but

• or

Answer explanation

'But' is used to show a contrast between the meal being delicious and expensive.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Choose the correct version of the compound sentence:

• You can either take the bus or, you can walk.

• You can either take the bus, or you can walk.

• You can either take the bus or you, can walk.

• You can either, take the bus or you can walk.

Answer explanation

The comma is placed before the coordinating conjunction 'or' to separate the two independent clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Complete the sentence: _____ the power went out, we lit candles, and we continued our dinner.

• Although

• Since

• Because

• Even though

Answer explanation

The phrase 'Even though' introduces a dependent clause, making the sentence a compound-complex sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Which sentence demonstrates proper use of a comma in a compound sentence?

• The movie was interesting but, I fell asleep halfway through.

• The movie was interesting, but I fell asleep halfway through.

• The movie was interesting but I, fell asleep halfway through.

• The movie was, interesting, but I fell asleep halfway through.

Answer explanation

The comma is correctly placed before the conjunction 'but' to separate the two independent clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which word best completes this sentence using proper grammar? 'Tom wanted to join the sports team, _____ he practiced every day.'

• nor

• for

• so

• yet

Answer explanation

'So' indicates the result of Tom's desire to join the sports team.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A