Compound Sentences

In a compound sentence, the comma comes (a)   the coordinating conjunction.

• after
• before
• there is no comma

In a compound sentence with a semicolon, the independent clauses must be (a)   .

• related
• unrelated
• different

What sentence structure is created when you join two independent clauses with a comma and coordinating conjunction? (a)  

• complex sentence
• compound sentence
• simple sentence

What sentence structure is created when you join two independent clauses with a semicolon? (a)  

• compound sentence
•  complex sentence
• simple sentence

When I join two independent clauses together with a comma, I also need a _________________________.

Where should the comma go in the following compound sentence?He signed a tennis ball for her yet he didn't ask her to dinner. (a)  

• before for
• after for
• before yet
• after yet

What punctuation is missing in the following compound sentence?I don't like my meat overcooked and tough nor do I like my milk warm. (a)  

• semicolon
• comma
• period

Where should the comma go in the following sentence?Take Kleenex with you for your nose is sure to run and drip during the play. (a)  

• before for
• after for
• before and
• after and

What punctuation is missing in the following sentence?Kids are a lot of work they are also a ton of fun. (a)  

• comma
• period
• semicolon

Does this sentence need a comma?I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home instead. (a)  

• Yes 
• No