Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?

A) I went to the store, and I bought some milk.

B) Although I was tired, I went to the store.

C) I went to the store because I needed milk.

D) Going to the store, I bought some milk.

Identify the compound sentence from the options below.

A) She likes to read, but she doesn't have much time.

B) She likes reading because it's relaxing.

C) Reading is something she enjoys.

D) Because she likes reading, she buys many books.

Which sentence is an example of a compound sentence?

A) The sun set, and the stars appeared.

B) As the sun set, the stars appeared.

C) The stars appeared after the sun set.

D) When the sun set, the stars appeared.

Choose the correct compound sentence.

A) I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining.

B) I wanted to go for a walk because it was sunny.

C) Because it was sunny, I went for a walk.

D) Going for a walk, I enjoyed the sunshine.

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

A) The cat slept on the mat, and the dog lay beside it.

B) The cat, sleeping on the mat, ignored the dog.

C) While the cat slept, the dog lay beside it.

D) The dog lay beside the cat that slept on the mat.

Identify the compound sentence.

A) The rain stopped, and the sun came out.

B) When the rain stopped, the sun came out.

C) The sun came out after the rain stopped.

D) After the rain stopped, the sun came out.

Which sentence is a compound sentence?

A) The teacher spoke, and the students listened.

B) The students listened because the teacher spoke.

C) Listening to the teacher, the students took notes.

D) Because the teacher spoke, the students listened.

Choose the compound sentence from the following options.

A) The cake was delicious, and everyone wanted more.

B) Everyone wanted more because the cake was delicious.

C) Because the cake was delicious, everyone wanted more.

D) Wanting more, everyone found the cake delicious.

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

A) The wind blew, and the leaves rustled.

B) As the wind blew, the leaves rustled.

C) The leaves rustled because the wind blew.

D) When the wind blew, the leaves rustled.

Identify the compound sentence.

A) The phone rang, and I answered it.

B) I answered the phone when it rang.

C) Because the phone rang, I answered it.

D) Answering the phone, I heard it ring.

Which sentence is a compound sentence?

A) The dog barked, and the cat hissed.

B) The cat hissed because the dog barked.

C) Because the dog barked, the cat hissed.

D) Hissing, the cat reacted to the barking dog.

Choose the correct compound sentence.

A) The lights went out, and the room was dark.

B) The room was dark because the lights went out.

C) Because the lights went out, the room was dark.

D) Darkening the room, the lights went out.

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

A) The car stopped, and the engine died.

B) The engine died because the car stopped.

C) Because the car stopped, the engine died.

D) Stopping the car, the engine died.

Identify the compound sentence.

A) The music played, and the crowd danced.

B) The crowd danced because the music played.

C) Because the music played, the crowd danced.

D) Dancing, the crowd enjoyed the music.

Compound Sentences Lesson

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.2.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.2.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Katie is an incredible artist; Jamyia is too.

simple

compound

complex

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.3.1I

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.3.1I

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.3.1I

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

simple

compound

complex

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.3.1H

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

simple

compound

complex

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.3.1I

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Compound Sentences Lesson

Which of the following sentences is written and punctuated correctly?

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

Katie is an incredible artist; Jamyia is too.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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