What is a compound sentence?

Comma Usage in Compound Sentences

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Richard Gonzalez
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A sentence with a single subject and predicate.
A sentence made up of two or more simple sentences joined together.
A sentence that contains a list of items.
A sentence that ends with a question mark.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?
Slept and barked.
The cat slept, and the dog barked.
The cat slept.
The cat.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of a conjunction in a compound sentence?
To end the sentence.
To introduce a question.
To separate items in a list.
To join two simple sentences together.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a common conjunction used in compound sentences?
Because
And
Although
Since
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where should the comma be placed in a compound sentence?
Before the conjunction.
After the conjunction.
At the end of the sentence.
Before the first simple sentence.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the correct placement of the comma: 'I want to go to the movies but my friend does not.'
I want to go to the movies, but my friend does not.
I want to go to the movies but, my friend does not.
I want to go, to the movies but my friend does not.
I want to go to the movies but my friend, does not.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence 'It rained last night, and we had to stay home,' what is the function of the comma?
To separate the subject and predicate.
To end the sentence.
To indicate a pause.
To join two simple sentences.
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