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Grammar 11

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 10mins

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1.

Which option correctly combines sentences 4 and 5 to make a compound sentence?

a)

The average male brain weighs more than a woman’s brain but, brain weight and size have nothing to do with intelligence.

b)

The average male brain, weighs more than a woman’s brain, but brain weight and size have nothing to do with intelligence.

c)

The average male brain weighs more than a woman’s brain, but brain weight and size have nothing to do with intelligence.

d)

But, the average male brain weighs more than a woman’s brain, brain weight and size have nothing to do with intelligence.

2.

The left side is good at helping you with words and numbers, and the right side controls creative tasks, such as music and art. 

 What is the function of the coordinating conjunction and in this sentence?

a)

And means in addition to. It is used to show two related ideas.

b)

And means however. It is used to show contrasting ideas.

c)

And means therefore. It is used to show a cause/effect relationship.

d)

And means either. It is used to present choices.

3.

Combine the sentences to make a compound sentence. 

 The largest parts of the brain are the cerebral cortex and the cerebrum. They control thoughts, feelings, and actions.

a)

The largest parts of the brain are the cerebral cortex and the cerebrum and they control thoughts, feelings, and actions.

b)

 The largest parts of the brain are the cerebral cortex and the cerebrum, and They control thoughts, feelings, and actions.

c)

The largest parts of the brain are the cerebral cortex and the cerebrum, and they control thoughts, feelings, and actions.

d)

 The largest parts of the brain are the cerebral cortex and the cerebrum they control thoughts, feelings, and actions.

4.

Which compound sentence is correct?

a)

I went to the store, I got chips.

b)

The storm brought heavy rain but, a tornado did the most damage.

c)

I was tired I had to go to school anyways.

d)

Everyone was busy, so I went bowling alone.

5.

Maribel is an excellent dancer and she knows all of the latest dance moves.

a)

The sentence has no errors.

b)

Put a comma after and.

c)

Put a comma before and.

d)

Put a semicolon before and.

6.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Hamin enjoys playing tennis, and baseball.

b)

The referee blew the whistle, so the soccer game started.

c)

Maria can go to the library or, she can go to the museum.

d)

The students worked hard on their reports so everyone earned an A.

7.

Which sentence is a compound sentence?

a)

Anna ate a large turkey sandwich before going to school.

b)

When the movie started, the audience got quiet.

c)

Sybil is able to calculate the median in math, she taught me how to do it.

d)

Brenda went to the library, and she checked out twelve books about the Civil War.

8.

Rebecca learned Spanish in high school, but she has forgotten a lot of it.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

9.

Mrs. Ulmer has a black lab puppy, and her name is Luna.

a)

correct compound sentence

b)

incorrect compound sentence

10.
Does this sentence need a comma?
I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home instead.
a)
Yes 
b)
No
11.

Is this a compound sentence?


I like dragons,or I like dogs.

a)

yes

b)

no

c)

maybe

d)

no way

12.

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

13.
Which sentence is  NOT a compound sentence?
a)
Little Billy cried out to his mom, and she came running to see what was wrong.
b)
The hiking trail was closed, so we decided to go out for ice cream instead.
c)
The blue and green monster truck were in a race, and no one knew who would win.
d)
The costume and mask made the perfect recipe for scaring my little brother.
14.

Which is the compound sentence?

a)

It is snowing.

b)

So, I will need my snow boots.

c)

I want to play in the snow, so I will need my snow boots.

d)

I want to play in the snow.

15.

Which sentence is a compound sentence?

a)

Since it is the holidays, we will have two weeks off from school.

b)

It was a beautiful crisp winter day.

c)

Cookies are delicious, but cake is my favorite dessert.

d)

My friends Susie, Kate, and Kathie are coming over tonight.

16.

We will make your appointment today, ________ we will call you 3 days before to remind you.

a)

and

b)

or

c)

but

d)

so