Compound Sentences Lesson

Which of the following sentences is written and punctuated correctly?

• Even though Steve hates broccoli he eats it at his girlfriend's house, because he doesn't want to appear impolite, nor does he want to insult her parent's cooking.

• Even though Steve hates broccoli, he eats it at his girlfriend's house because he doesn't want to appear impolite, nor does he want to insult her parent's cooking.

• Even though Steve hates broccoli, he eats it at his girlfriend's house, because he doesn't want to appear impolite nor does he want to insult her parent's cooking.

• Even though Steve hates broccoli he eats it at his girlfriend's house because he doesn't want to appear impolite nor does he want to insult her parent's cooking.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

The structure of a compound-complex sentence may be --

• DC, IC, FANBOYS IC.

• IC, FANBOYS IC DC.

• IC DC, FANBOYS IC.

• A & B only

• A, B, and C

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Katie is an incredible artist; Jamyia is too.

• simple

• compound

• complex

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Combine the pair of simple sentences to form a COMPOUND sentence.

• Eva cried and stamped her feet Dad still will not let her watch that movie.

• Eva cried and stamped her feet, Dad still will not let her watch that movie.

• Eva cried and stamped her feet, but Dad still will not let her watch that movie.

• Although Eva cried and stamped her feet, Dad still will not let her watch that movie.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Combine the pair of simple sentences to form a COMPOUND sentence.

• Mr Shap and his boss ran to school the twins followed them.

• Mr Shap and his boss ran to school. The twins followed them.

• As Mr Shap and his boss ran to school, the twins followed them.

• Mr Shap and his boss ran to school; the twins followed them.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

During snack, Davis often shares food with his classmates, but no one ever says thank you.

• simple

• compound

• complex

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Both Everardo and Ja'Quavian are kind and mannerly; they are true gentlemen.

• simple

• compound

• complex

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Dogs make good pets, and cats are good pets, too.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Dogs are eager to please, and they like to work for treats.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Cats are very independent, but they can also be sweet pets.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A