Comma Placement in Compound Sentences

Comma Placement in Compound Sentences

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial by Miss Harrier explains compound sentences, which are formed by joining two or more simple sentences using a comma and a coordinating conjunction. The tutorial provides examples and emphasizes the rule that the comma should precede the conjunction. It includes practice exercises for viewers to apply the rule and check their work. The video concludes with an application assignment to reinforce learning.

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19 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a compound sentence?

A sentence with a single subject and predicate.

A sentence made up of two or more simple sentences joined together.

A sentence that ends with a question mark.

A sentence that contains a list of items.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

And

Because

Since

Although

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where should the comma be placed in a compound sentence?

At the end of the sentence

Before the conjunction

Before the first simple sentence

After the conjunction

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence correctly uses a comma and conjunction?

I like tea, but I don't like coffee.

I like tea but I don't, like coffee.

I like tea, but, I don't like coffee.

I like tea but, I don't like coffee.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of a conjunction in a compound sentence?

To serve as the glue between two simple sentences

To end a sentence

To introduce a new topic

To replace a noun

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the sentence 'It rained last night, and we had to stay home,' what is the conjunction?

It

Home

Rained

And

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence is an example of a compound sentence?

The cat slept on the mat.

The cat slept on the mat, and the dog lay beside it.

The cat slept, on the mat and the dog lay beside it.

The cat, slept on the mat.

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