Compound Sentences

A compound sentence is made of...

• one independent clause

• two or more independent clauses

• one independent clause and one dependent clause

• one dependent clause

Select ALL of the correct ways to connect the clauses in a compound sentence.

• nothing

• a comma

• a semicolon

• a comma & conjunction (FANBOYS)

If you use a semicolon to connect a compound sentence, the clauses must be...

• completely different topics.

• related to the same topic.

Should a semicolon be used here?

Dinosaurs went extinct millions of years ago; I have an itch on my nose.

• Yes

• No

Should a semicolon be used here?

Dinosaurs went extinct millions of years ago; many people believe the cause was a meteor.

• Yes

• No

Is this compound sentence written correctly?

Alice went to the movies with her friends, she forgot to bring candy.

• Yes

• No

What is it called when you smush together two independent clauses without connecting them properly?

• a run-on sentence

• a fragment

• a complete sentence

Does the comma go BEFORE or AFTER the conjunction (FANBOYS)?

• before

• after

Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

• There's going to be a full moon Saturday, and I can't wait to see it.

• There's going to be a full moon Saturday.

• full moon Saturday

• I can't wait to see it.

Is this a correctly written compound sentence?

Nicole and I are going to the mall later, so we will probably get new clothes.

• Yes

• No