What is a compound sentence?
Combining Sentences

Flashcard
•
English
•
5th - 6th Grade
•
Hard
Quizizz Content
FREE Resource
Student preview

15 questions
Show all answers
1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Back
A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the common conjunctions used to combine sentences?
Back
The common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you combine two independent clauses using 'and'?
Back
You can combine two independent clauses by placing a comma before 'and'. For example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, and it started to rain.'
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of using a conjunction in a compound sentence?
Back
The purpose of using a conjunction is to connect two independent clauses to show a relationship between them.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify independent clauses in a sentence?
Back
Independent clauses can stand alone as complete sentences and contain a subject and a verb.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a compound sentence using 'but'?
Back
An example of a compound sentence using 'but' is: 'I wanted to go to the party, but I had too much homework.'
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a compound sentence and a simple sentence?
Back
A simple sentence contains only one independent clause, while a compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses.
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Quizizz
15 questions
Combining Sentences

Flashcard
•
5th - 6th Grade
15 questions
Run-On Sentences

Flashcard
•
5th - 6th Grade
15 questions
Compound vs. Complex Sentences

Flashcard
•
5th - 6th Grade
14 questions
Simple and Compound Sentences

Flashcard
•
5th Grade
15 questions
Combining Sentences

Flashcard
•
5th - 6th Grade
15 questions
Commas in Compound Sentences

Flashcard
•
6th Grade
15 questions
Combining Sentences

Flashcard
•
5th - 6th Grade
15 questions
Combining Sentences

Flashcard
•
5th - 6th Grade
Popular Resources on Quizizz
15 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
4th Grade
25 questions
SS Combined Advisory Quiz

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
40 questions
Week 4 Student In Class Practice Set

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
40 questions
SOL: ILE DNA Tech, Gen, Evol 2025

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
20 questions
NC Universities (R2H)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
15 questions
June Review Quiz

Quiz
•
Professional Development
20 questions
Congruent and Similar Triangles

Quiz
•
8th Grade
25 questions
Triangle Inequalities

Quiz
•
10th - 12th Grade