Compound Sentences Flashcard

Front

What are conjunctions?

Back

Words that connect words, or groups of words, in a sentence.

Answer explanation

Conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence, making them essential for sentence structure. The correct choice accurately defines conjunctions, while the other options describe different parts of speech.

Front

How do you join two sentences to form a compound sentence?

Back

Use coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS)

Answer explanation

To join two sentences into a compound sentence, use coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). This method effectively links independent clauses, creating a smoother flow in writing.

Front

Which of the following is a conjunction? blue, pencil, and, run

Back

and

Answer explanation

The word 'and' is a conjunction, which is used to connect words, phrases, or clauses. The other options ('blue', 'pencil', 'run') are not conjunctions.

Front

Which of the following is a conjunction?
Options:
but,
cat,
spin,
tall

Back

but

Answer explanation

The word 'but' is a conjunction used to connect clauses or sentences, indicating contrast. The other options ('cat', 'spin', 'tall') are nouns or adjectives, not conjunctions.

Front

Which of the following is a compound sentence?
I like to read books.
She ran to catch the bus, but she missed it.
He ate a sandwich for lunch.
The cat meowed loudly.

Back

She ran to catch the bus, but she missed it.

Answer explanation

A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses. 'She ran to catch the bus, but she missed it.' has two clauses joined by 'but', making it a compound sentence. The other options are simple sentences.

Front

What is the correct punctuation for a compound sentence?

Back

comma

Answer explanation

A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. A comma is used before the conjunction to separate the clauses, making 'comma' the correct punctuation choice.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction? but, love, and, or

Back

love

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'love' because it is not a coordinating conjunction. The words 'but', 'and', and 'or' are all coordinating conjunctions used to connect words, phrases, or clauses.

Front

Which of the following is NOT an example of a compound sentence? I like to swim, but my friend prefers to hike. He went to the gym, and she went to the park. I studied for the exam, yet I still failed. She walked to the store.

Back

She walked to the store.

Answer explanation

A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses. 'She walked to the store.' is a simple sentence with only one clause, making it the correct choice for NOT being a compound sentence.

Front

Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence? I went to the store and bought some groceries. I went to the store. I forgot to buy groceries. I went to the store, and I bought some groceries. I went to the store and bought some clothes.

Back

I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'I went to the store, and I bought some groceries,' is a compound sentence because it contains two independent clauses joined by the conjunction 'and.' The other options are either simple or complex sentences.

Front

The boy likes to play baseball, ________ he is really great.

Back

and

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'and' because it connects two related ideas: the boy likes to play baseball and he is great at it. 'But' and 'yet' imply contrast, while 'or' suggests an alternative, which doesn't fit here.