Compound Sentences Quiz
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What is the correct way to combine the following two simple sentences into a compound sentence?
Dr. Jekyll loves cats. Mr. Hyde loves dogs.
A. Dr. Jekyll loves cats. Mr. Hyde loves dogs.
B. Dr. Jekyll loves, but cats Mr. Hyde loves dogs.
C. Dr. Jekyll loves cats, but Mr. Hyde loves dogs.
D. Dr. Jekyll loves cats Mr. Hyde loves dogs.
Do you like playing volleyball, _______ do you like playing videogames?
A. and
B. but
C. or
Which of the following words is a coordinating conjunction?
A. Because
B. And
C. Although
D. Since
Choose the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: “We could go hiking, or we could stay home and watch movies.”
A. Could
B. Or
C. And
D. Stay
Is this a compound or simple sentence?
On vacation we go to the beach and eat at restaurants.
A. compound
B. simple
I have to do my homework, _________ I don’t want to.
A. and
B. but
C. or
Where does the comma go in this sentence? “She can stay up late but she has to wake up early for school.”
A. After “late”
B. After “but”
C. Before “but”
D. No comma needed
These jeans are beautiful, ____ they are too short.
A. and
B. but
C. or
Which option below is NOT a correct way to create a compound sentence?
A. She loves to read, so she visits the library often.
B. He is very tired he is going to bed early.
C. They wanted to go out, but it was too cold.
D. I like to play soccer, and my brother likes basketball.
Kamal is intelligent, ______ he is not friendly.
A. and
B. but
C. or
What is the correct way to combine the following two simple sentences into a compound sentence?
Wishbone wanted to take a nap. He was too busy reading.
A. Wishbone wanted too take a nap. He was too busy reading.
B. Wishbone wanted to take a nap, but he was too busy reading.
C. Wishbone wanted to take a nap, he was too busy reading.
D. Wishbone wanted to take a nap, but too busy reading he was.
Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or Compound Sentence?
I decided I really wanted to eat a pumpkin muffin, so I drove to the store to buy one.
A. Simple Sentence
B. Compound Sentence
Is the following sentence a Simple sentence or a Compound sentence?
” Mrs. Musto and Mrs. Gambler ate an entire pizza during lunch. ”
A. Simple Sentence
B. Compound Sentence
Which sentence is a compound sentence?
A. Because she was late, she missed the bus.
B. She was late and missed the bus.
C. She was late, so she missed the bus.
D. She was late; she missed the bus.
Choose the compound sentence.
A. She likes coffee, and he prefers tea.
B. Even though it was raining, they went for a walk.
C. She likes coffee; he prefers tea.
D. She likes coffee. He prefers tea.
Pick the sentence that correctly uses commas in a complex sentence.
A. It was late, but, he decided to go for a run anyway.
B. It was late but, he decided to go for a run anyway.
C. It was late, but he decided to go for a run anyway.
D. It was late but he decided, to go for a run anyway.
Which sentence below is NOT a compound sentence?
A. She worked hard studying for the test, so she passed with excellent marks.
B. Even though he felt hungry, he chose not to eat.
C. As the sun set, the sky turned a shade of pink.
D. I preferred to stay home, but they insisted I join them.
Which sentence below is a compound sentence?
A. Before he goes to sleep, he always reads a book.
B. He always reads a book, and then he goes to sleep.
C. He reads a book and then goes to sleep.
D. He reads a book; then he goes to sleep.
Which sentence is NOT complete on its own?
A. She runs every morning.
B. Although he was tired.
C. They enjoyed the movie.
D. I will call you later.
Find the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: “I wanted to stay at the beach, yet I had to leave early.”
A. Wanted
B. At
C. Yet
D. Leave
I like chocolate ice cream, ________ my sister likes vanilla.
A. and
B. but
C. or
How can you connect two complete ideas with a coordinating conjunction?
A. By adding a comma before the conjunction
B. By putting the conjunction at the end
C. Without using a comma
D. By placing a semicolon before the conjunction
Pick the sentence that correctly uses a comma in a complex sentence.
A. I wanted to buy the red shirt but, it was too expensive.
B. I wanted to buy the red shirt, but it was too expensive.
C. I wanted to buy the red shirt but it was, too expensive.
D. I wanted, to buy the red shirt but it was too expensive.
Which sentence correctly combines two complete ideas with a conjunction?
A. He likes to swim, so he goes to the pool every day.
B. He likes to swim he goes to the pool every day.
C. He likes to swim; he goes to the pool every day.
D. He likes to swim, he goes to the pool every day.
Pick the correct complex sentence.
A. She wanted to go to the beach, however, it was raining.
B. She wanted to go to the beach; however, it was raining.
C. She wanted to go to the beach, but it was raining.
D. She wanted to go to the beach. However, it was raining.
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