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- 1. Multiple Choice
In a compound sentence, the comma comes ______________ the coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).
after
before
there is no comma
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat sentence structure is created when you join two independent clauses with a comma and coordinating conjunction?complex sentencecompound sentencesimple sentence
- 3. Multiple Choice
Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.
Andy plays the violin well, _____ the trumpet is his favorite instrument.
so
but
and
for
- 4. Multiple Choice
Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.
Eric got an A on the spelling test, _____ he had studied hard.
or
yet
for
but
- 5. Multiple Choice
Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.
Brianna did not set the table, _____ she dried the dishes later.
or
for
but
nor
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence uses commas correctly?Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Is this sentence correct or incorrect?
My sister ate my sandwich, so I kicked her.CorrectIncorrect - 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence is the correct compound sentence?Mary swam in the pool, but she didn't have any of her friends with her to swim with.Jennifer ate her lunch and, went to the ice cream store.Brooke had her party but, none of her friends could sleepover.Sarah and Julie had a picnic and then rode bikes
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhere should the comma go in the following compound sentence?
He signed a tennis ball for her yet he didn't ask her to dinner.before forafter forbefore yetafter yet - 10. Multiple ChoiceDoes this sentence need a comma?
I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home instead.YesNo - 11. Multiple ChoiceDoes this sentence need a comma?
Should I go to the mall or movies?YesNo - 12. Multiple ChoiceDoes this sentence need a comma?
She said you were in shock but I think you're just lazy.YesNo - 13. Multiple ChoiceA compound sentence is split by...a comma and conjunctionjust a conjunctionjust a commaa subordination conjunction
- 14. Multiple ChoiceComplete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.
The weather today will be cool, ____ it will be rainy.orbutandso - 15. Multiple Choice
Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.
Mom wanted a scrapbook of our trip, _____ she took many pictures.
or
so
but
yet
- 16. Multiple ChoiceMr. Jim is a contractor, _______ he knows the construction business.soandbut
- 17. Multiple ChoiceA compound sentence is made up of...One long simple sentenceTwo simple sentencesTwo independent clauses connected by a comma and coordinating conjunctionOne simple sentence and on independent clause connected with a conjunction
- 18. Multiple Choice
What does the F stand for in FANBOYS?
four
for
from
- 19. Multiple Choice
What does the B stand for in FANBOYS?
because
been
but
before
- 20. Multiple Choice
FANBOYS is a way to remember the seven...
coordinating conjunctions
prepositions
subordinate conjunctions
compound conjunctions
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