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Compound Sentences

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

Choose the conjunction that best completes the following sentences and write it in the blank space. (and, but, or, so) 1. Henry wanted to go to the park, _______ first he had to do his homework.

a)

but

b)

and

c)

or

d)

so

2.

Choose the conjunction that best completes the following sentences and write it in the blank space.

a)

so

b)

but

c)

because

d)

or

3.

Choose the conjunction that best completes the following sentences and write it in the blank space. (and, but, or, so) My aunt took me to the amusement park, _______ we rode rollercoasters.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

or

d)

so

4.

Choose the conjunction that best completes the following sentences and write it in the blank space. (and, but, or, so) 4. The old dog was tired, ________ he took a nap on his bed.

a)

so

b)

and

c)

but

d)

or

5.

A. Choose the conjunction that best completes the following sentences and write it in the blank space. (and, but, or, so) 5. Jordan thought about playing basketball after school, ________ he might play video games instead.

a)

or

b)

and

c)

but

d)

so

6.

Choose the conjunction that best completes the following sentences and write it in the blank space.

a)

or

b)

and

c)

but

d)

so

7.

Which of the following is the correct way to combine the sentences using a conjunction? The cat wanted warm milk. His owner got him a bowl of milk.

a)

The cat wanted warm milk, so his owner got him a bowl of milk.

b)

The cat wanted warm milk, but his owner got him a bowl of milk.

c)

The cat wanted warm milk, or his owner got him a bowl of milk.

d)

The cat wanted warm milk, yet his owner got him a bowl of milk.

8.

Which of the following correctly combines the sentences: "Sarah went to the fair. She rode several fun rides." using a conjunction?

a)

Sarah went to the fair, and she rode several fun rides.

b)

Sarah went to the fair, but she rode several fun rides.

c)

Sarah went to the fair, or she rode several fun rides.

d)

Sarah went to the fair, so she rode several fun rides.

9.

Which of the following correctly combines the sentences: "Mike wanted ice cream for dessert. He ate cake instead." using a conjunction to create a compound sentence?

a)

Mike wanted ice cream for dessert, but he ate cake instead.

b)

Mike wanted ice cream for dessert, so he ate cake instead.

c)

Mike wanted ice cream for dessert, and he ate cake instead.

d)

Mike wanted ice cream for dessert, or he ate cake instead.