Compound and Complex Sentence Punctuation Review

The formula for a compound sentence with a FANBOYS word is ...

• IC FB IC

• IC, FB IC

• IC FB, IC

• IC ;FB IC

The correct formula for a complex sentence starting with an AAAWWUBBIS word is . . .

• AAAWWUBBIS , DC IC

• AAAWWUBBIS DC ; IC

• AAAWWUBBIS DC, IC

The correct formula for a compound sentence using only a semicolon is ...

• IC ; IC

• IC; FB IC

• IC, IC

The correct formula for a compound sentence using a semicolon and an conjunctive adverb is . . .

• IC ; CA IC

• IC; CA, IC

• IC, CA; IC

Our ski trip is getting close, but Mom is not ready to travel.

• correct

• incorrect

Because I took lessons, I know how to ski very well.

• correct

• incorrect

You can wear your warm coat, or you can stay inside.

• correct

• incorrect

After dinner is over; we will drink hot chocolate.

• correct

• incorrect- should be a comma after "over."

Before the cold weather arrives, we need to cover the plants and we need to clean out the bird houses.

• correct

• incorrect- needs a comma before "and"

• incorrect - needs a comma after "and"

What do you need to join simple sentences. Select best answer.

• a comma

• a coordinating conjunction

• a semicolon and an conjunctive adverb

• comma and coordinating conjunction