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Conjunctions/Simple and Compound Sentences

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The big brown dog ran after the blue and red ball.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

2.

Many brave soldiers fought in the war, and they received medals.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

3.

She dropped the pan and the plate, but she held on to the spoon.

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

4.

What does the acronym "FANBOYS" stand for?

a)

For, And, Nor, But, Yet, Since

b)

Finally, After, Neither, Once, Yet, Since

c)

For, And, Nor, Because, Or, Yet, So

d)

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

5.

What is the correct way to combine the following two simple sentences into a compound sentence?


The Warrior Princess bravely fought a tiger. She was victorious.

a)

The Warrior Princess bravely fought a tiger she was victorious.

b)

The Warrior Princess bravely fought a tiger, and she was victorious.

c)

Because the Warrior Princess bravely fought a tiger, she was victorious.

d)

She was victorious, the Warrior Princess bravely fought a tiger.

6.

What is the correct way to combine the following two simple sentences into a compound sentence?


Wishbone wanted to take a nap. He was too busy reading.

a)

Wishbone wanted to take a nap, he was too busy reading.

b)

Since Wishbone wanted to take a nap, he was too busy reading.

c)

Wishbone wanted to take a nap, but he was too busy reading.

d)

Wishbone wanted to take a nap, since he was too busy reading.

7.
Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or Compound Sentence?
I decided I really wanted to eat a pumpkin muffin, so I drove to the store to buy one. 
a)
Simple Sentence 
b)
Compound Sentence 
8.
Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or a Compound Sentence?
I went surfing during my summer vacation to California. 
a)
Simple Sentence
b)
Compound Sentence
9.
Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or a Compound Sentence?
I would go with you to the game, but I have plans to go skydiving on the same night. 
a)
Simple Sentence 
b)
Compound Sentence 
10.
Tracy jogged to the park, but Ja'Quan rode his scooter.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
11.
I have to go to the store, but I can come over after that.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
12.
I have never traveled to Europe, nor have I traveled to South America.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
13.
Cruz was trying to eat healthier, yet he ate a cookie.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
14.
Karmella's favorite snacks are popcorn and peanuts.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
15.

Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or a Compound Sentence?

" My mom told me to clean my room, or I won't be able to go to the movies with my friends."

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

16.
Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or Compound Sentence?
I decided I really wanted to eat a pumpkin muffin, so I drove to the store to buy one. 
a)
Simple Sentence 
b)
Compound Sentence 
17.

Is the following sentence a Simple sentence or a Compound sentence?

" Mrs. Musto and Mrs. Gambler ate an entire pizza during lunch. "

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

18.

I can complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.


Andy plays the violin well, _____ the trumpet is his favorite instrument.

a)

so

b)

but

c)

yet

d)

for

19.

I can complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.


You may have soup, ____ you may have salad.

a)

or

b)

and

c)

nor

d)

yet

20.

Ryan forgot his backpack at school, ___ he couldn’t do his homework.

a)

and

b)

so

c)

for

d)

but

21.

I can identify the conjunction in the sentence.


I don't really like vegetables, but I love fruits.

a)

but

b)

love

c)

really

22.

I can identify the conjunction in the sentence.


Hunter can not sing, nor can he dance.

a)

can

b)

not

c)

nor