Compound Sentences - Assessment

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

It rained all day, _______ we didn't go outside.

and

or

but

so

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Simon wants to buy a new cell phone, ________ he doesn't have enough money.

and

or

but

so

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

You can make your appointment now, ______ we can call you next week to schedule it.

and

or

but

so

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In a compound sentence, the comma comes ______________ the coordinating conjunction.

after

before

there is no comma

5.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Does this sentence need a comma?
I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home instead.

Yes

No

6.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Does this sentence need a comma?
I went to dance and then went home.

Yes

No

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is the correct way to combine the following two simple sentences into a compound sentence?

Snorlax swam the English Channel. He was very tired.

Snorlax swam the English Channel he was very tired.

Snorlax swam the English Channel, he was very tired.

Snorlax swam the English Channel so, he was very tired.

Snorlax swam the English Channel, so he was very tired.

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is the correct way to combine the following two simple sentences into a compound sentence?

Xena the Warrior Princess bravely fought a hydra. She was victorious.

Xena the Warrior Princess. Bravely fought a hydra she was victorious.

Xena the Warrior Princess bravely fought a hydra, and she was victorious.

Xena the Warrior Princess she bravely fought a hydra, and she was victorious.

Xena the Warrior Princess victorious bravely fought a hydra she was.

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

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.

Wishbone wanted too take a nap. He was too busy reading.

Wishbone wanted to take a nap, but he was too busy reading.

Wishbone wanted to take a nap, he was too busy reading.

Wishbone wanted to take a nap, but too busy reading he was.

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Select the compound sentence.

Kylo Ren likes to talk big, but he is a sweet little teddy bear.

Kylo Ren is a master Jedi, poet, and a very angsty edgelord.

Kylo Ren is totally not just going through a phase.

Luke Skywalker and Kylo Ren would make wonderful friends on a sitcom.

11.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Complete the sentence with the conjunction that make sense.

Andy plays the violin well, _____ the trumpet is his favorite instrument.

so

but

yet

for

12.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.

You may have soup, ____ you may have salad.

or

and

nor

yet

13.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.

Paris baked banana bread, _____ she gave some to her neighbor.

so

for

but

and

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which compound sentence is correct?

I was tired from school,I had to go to class anyways.

Everyone was busy, so I went to bowling alone.

I went to the store, I got chips.

The storm brought heavy rain but, a tornado did the most damage

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Is this sentence correct or incorrect?
My sister ate my sandwich, so I kicked her.

Correct

Incorrect

16.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which 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

17.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

Which 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.

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