Compound sentences

In a compound sentence, the comma comes ______________ the coordinating conjunction.

• Before

• After

• There is no comma

What type of sentence is created when you join two independent clauses with a comma and coordinating conjunction?

• Simple

• compound

• complex

Which word is the conjunction.

Mom made supper, and dad cleaned the dishes.

• made

• cleaned

• and

Which word is the conjunction.

You like football, but she likes soccer

• you

• soccer

• but

Which word is the conjunction.

Kyle finished his work, so he could read to his sister.

• so

• his

• read

Simple or compound?

The table is set for dinner.

• simple

• compound

Simple or compound?

The forks go on the left, but the spoons go on the right.

• simple

• compound

Simple or compound?

Bill is playing a video game, and he is listening to music.

• simple

• compound

Simple or compound?

Vegetable are good for your body.

• simple

• compound

Which sentence is the correct compound sentence.

John finished his dinner. He could have dessert.

• John finished his dinner, He could have dessert.

• John finished his dinner. But dessert.

• John finished his dinner, so he could have dessert.