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Compound Sentences - Review for Final Exam

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 1hrs 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An independent clause can stand all by itself?

a)

true

b)

false

2.

FANBOYS join what type of sentence?

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

3.

FANBOYS "f" stands for:

a)

for

b)

false

c)

from

d)

far

4.
FANBOYS "a" stands for;
a)
as
b)
also
c)
and
d)
additionally
5.
FANBOYS "n" stands for:
a)
no
b)
nor
c)
not
d)
neither
6.
FANBOYS "b" stands for:
a)
but
b)
best
c)
both
d)
bend
7.
FANBOYS "o" stands for:
a)
of
b)
or
c)
on
d)
other
8.
FANBOYS "y" stands for:
a)
you
b)
yet
c)
year
d)
your
9.
FANBOYS "s" stands for:
a)
so
b)
says
c)
some
d)
sometimes
10.
Does this sentence need a comma?
The boy ran down the street and scratched his knee.
a)
Yes
b)
No
11.
Does this sentence need a comma?
I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home instead.
a)
Yes 
b)
No
12.
Does this sentence need a comma?
I went to dance and then went home.
a)
Yes
b)
No
13.
Does this sentence need a comma?
I want to buy an iPhone and iPad.
a)
Yes
b)
No
14.
Does this sentence need a comma?
I want to go to Nashville this summer and I want to go to New York this Christmas.
a)
Yes
b)
No
15.
Does this sentence need a comma?
The boy wanted a dog for Christmas but his parents got him a cat instead.
a)
Yes
b)
No
16.
Does this sentence need a comma?
She thought at first it was a good idea but later decided it wasn't. 
a)
Yes
b)
No
17.

Does this sentence need a comma?

I only plan to go for a little while.

a)

Yes

b)

No

18.
Does this sentence need a comma?
Do you understand the question?
a)
Yes
b)
No
19.
Does this sentence need a comma?
Should I go to the mall or movies?
a)
Yes
b)
No
20.
Does this sentence need a comma?
Every day was happy and every night was peaceful.
a)
Yes
b)
No
21.
Does this sentence need a comma?
She said you were in shock but I think you're just lazy.
a)
Yes
b)
No
22.
Does this sentence need a comma?
The road was long and we could not see the end.
a)
Yes
b)
No
23.
Does this sentence need a comma?
I wish the students would be polite and listen to instructions!
a)
Yes
b)
No
24.
Is this sentence simple or compound?
Mrs. Greis and Mrs. Litzler always help me when I need it, but sometimes I get confused. 
a)
simple
b)
compound
25.
In a compound sentence, the comma comes ______________ the coordinating conjunction.
a)
after
b)
before
c)
there is no comma
26.
What sentence structure is created when you join two independent clauses with a comma and coordinating conjunction?
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
27.
When I join two independent clauses together with a comma, I also need a _________________________.
a)
subordinating conjunction
b)
coordinating conjunction
c)
correlative conjunction
28.
If I am going to create a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction, I must also include a _________________.
a)
period
b)
semicolon
c)
comma
29.
Where should the comma go in the following compound sentence?
He signed a tennis ball for her yet he didn't ask her to dinner.
a)
before for
b)
after for
c)
before yet
d)
after yet
30.
Where should the comma go in the following sentence?
Take Kleenex with you for your nose is sure to run and drip during the play.
a)
before for
b)
after for
c)
before and
d)
after and
31.

Does this sentence need a comma?

I want to go to Florida this summer and I want to go to New York on Christmas.

a)

Yes

b)

No

32.

A compound sentence is split by...

a)

a comma and coordinating conjunction

b)

just a conjunction

c)

just a comma

d)

a subordination conjunction

33.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Eva loves to read fiction books, but Aly really enjoys nonfiction.

b)

Eva loves to read fiction books but Aly really enjoys nonfiction.

34.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Jessie did a backflip, and a cartwheel on the playground.

b)

Jessie did a backflip and a cartwheel on the playground.

35.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Kian kicked the soccer ball toward the goal, but Jack blocked it.

b)

Kian kicked the soccer ball toward the goal but Jack blocked it.

36.
Does this sentence need a comma?
The boy ran down the street and scratched his knee.
a)
Yes
b)
No
37.
Does this sentence need a comma?
I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home instead.
a)
Yes 
b)
No
38.

Which sentence is a compound sentence?

a)

She is such a fast reader!

b)

Jim asked us to take care of his dog.

c)

We like our teacher, because she is funny.

d)

They went to the circus, and they ate cotton candy.

39.

Which sentence is a compound sentence?

a)

I get hungry before dinner.

b)

After the soccer game, we went shopping.

c)

Mary's father goes to work in the morning.

d)

Dan's sister made pizza, and she gave me a slice.

40.

Which is a compound sentence?

a)

During the hurricane, a window broke.

b)

My sister is a good softball player.

c)

Bill likes to play baseball, and he is very good.

d)

I had cereal for breakfast and a banana during lunch.

41.

Which is a compound sentence?

a)

Bob went to Disney World for vacation.

b)

Sam is happy that he will go to a new school next year.

c)

Even though I am not a good artist, I try my best.

d)

Every Sunday we go to lunch, and we go to the movies.

42.

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

a)

The mother cat had kittens.

b)

I felt sick, and I had a fever.

c)

After the storm passed, we played outside.

d)

The kids chased each other while playing tag.

43.

Which is the correct way of writing a compound sentence?

a)

A large group of people shouted, but they were not angry.

b)

A large group of people shouted but they were not angry.

c)

A large group of people, shouted but they were not angry.

d)

When a large group of people shouted, they could be heard far away.

44.

What is the correct way to write a compound sentence?

a)

Many customers came and some customers gave speeches.

b)

Many customers came, and some customers gave speeches.

c)

Many customers, came and some customers gave speeches.

d)

Many customers came and some customers, gave speeches.

45.

Which sentence is a compound sentence?

a)

The children handed out flyers and their parents carried signs.

b)

The children handed out flyers, their parents carried signs.

c)

The children handed out flyers, and their parents carried signs.

d)

The children handed out flyers and, their parents carried signs.

46.

Which sentence is a compound sentence?

a)

My whole family reads, so we share our books.

b)

My whole family reads so we share our books.

c)

My whole family reads so, we share our books.

d)

My whole family reads, we share our books

47.

Which sentence is a compound sentence?

a)

Hank found a book but it was not the one he wanted.

b)

Hank found a book, but it was not the one he wanted.

c)

Hank found a book, it was not the one he wanted.

d)

Hank found a book but, it was not the one he wanted.

48.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
Rachel made a 100% on the quiz and Kelsey did also.   
b)
Rachel made a 100% on the quiz, and Kelsey did also.   
49.
Which sentence is correct? 
a)
Nicholas hit a homerun for the Astros and scored the final point!
b)
Nicholas hit a homerun for the Astros, and scored the final point!
50.
Which sentence is correct? 
a)
Eva loves to read fiction books, but HaiLong really enjoys nonfiction. 
b)
Eva loves to read fiction books but HaiLong really enjoys nonfiction. 
51.
Which sentence is correct? 
a)
Hannah did a backflip on the playground, and a cartwheel. 
b)
Hannah did a backflip on the playground and a cartwheel. 
52.
Which sentence is correct? 
a)
Richard kicked the soccer ball toward the goal, but Chase blocked it. 
b)
Richard kicked the soccer ball toward the goal but Chase blocked it. 
53.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
Jelani gobbled up his tasty pancakes for breakfast and Jessica ate her juicy strawberries. 
b)
Jelani gobbled up his tasty pancakes for breakfast, and Jessica ate her juicy strawberries. 
54.

Which of these is not a coordinating conjunction?

a)

for

b)

yet

c)

from

d)

nor

55.
Which of these is not a coordinating conjunction?
a)
because
b)
for
c)
and
d)
so