This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Sentence Structure > Sentence Types > Compound Sentences – Quiz 8 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Compound Sentences Quiz 8 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is another term for FANBOYS? A) Conjunctions. B) Coordinating Conjunctions. C) Subordinating Conjunctions. D) Primary Conjunctions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Coordinating Conjunctions. 2. True or False:A semicolon can be used to join two independent clauses without a conjunction. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 3. Do you like playing volleyball, ..... do you like playing videogames? A) And. B) But. C) Or. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Or. 4. Tracey wants to go to the movies, so she can see a scary show. A) Compound. B) Simple. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Compound. 5. I like coffee, and Sara ..... tea. A) Like. B) Is liking. C) Liked. D) Likes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Likes. 6. Complete the sentence with the best coordinating conjunction:I wanted to get a new video game, ..... I had to save my allowance first. A) Or. B) So. C) For. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) But. 7. Is the following sentence a Simple sentence or a Compound sentence?Judy and Grace ate an entire pizza during lunch. A) Simple Sentence. B) Compound Sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Simple Sentence. 8. Simple or Compound?4) We had so much fun on the playground. A) Simple. B) Compound. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Simple. 9. What punctuation is often used to join two independent clauses in a compound sentence? A) Comma and coordinating conjunction. B) Colon. C) Dash. D) Parentheses. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Comma and coordinating conjunction. 10. Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that makes sense. The sun was setting, ..... the sky turned a beautiful shade of pink. A) And. B) But. C) Or. D) For. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 11. Is the following sentence compound or simple?A vegan does not eat milk, meat, or eggs. A) Simple. B) Compound. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Simple. 12. The following is what type of sentence:Tupac wrote about his own identity journey, for it is clear in the poem he struggles finding who he is. A) Compound. B) Predicate. C) Simple compound. D) Simple. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Compound. 13. Which of the following contains ALL FANBOYS A) For, Also, But, Not, On, Yet, Some. B) From, And, Both, Nor, Or, You, So. C) For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So. D) For, All, Not, Both, Yet, Some. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So. 14. How is the following sentence correctly written?Wesley mowed the grass and I raked the leaves. A) Wesley mowed the grass, and I raked the leaves. B) Wesley mowed the grass and, I raked the leaves. C) Wesley mowed the grass; and I raked the leaves. D) Wesley mowed the grass; and, I raked the leaves. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Wesley mowed the grass, and I raked the leaves. 15. He boarded a fast train, ..... he was late for the meeting. A) But. B) So. C) Yet. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Yet. 16. Complete the sentence by correctly joining the two independent clauses:My alarm didn't go off this morning; ..... I was late for school. A) So,. B) And. C) Therefore,. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Therefore,. 17. Complete the two independent clauses by using the coordinate conjunction and pay attention to the use of punctuationI feel sad ..... my dinner is burnt A) , for. B) Nor. C) , so. D) , and. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) , for. 18. HE NOT ONLY LOST HIS REPUTATION ..... BROUGHT A BAD NAME TO HIS FAMILY. A) BUT. B) ALSO. C) BUT ALSO. D) ALSO BUT. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) BUT ALSO. 19. Complete the sentence:We can go to the beach, ..... we can stay home and watch a movie. A) Or. B) So. C) But. D) Yet. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Or. 20. A simple sentence has 2 or more Independent clauses.True or false? A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 21. He found some treasure by using the old pirate's map. A) Simple. B) Compound. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Simple. 22. Leyla and Samir want their children to go to college. They will need to save money now, ..... their children could get scholarships with good grades in high school. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Or. 23. I requested him many time, ..... he did not relent. A) But. B) And. C) Or. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) But. 24. Which is TRUE about compound sentences? A) They are really TWO sentences combined as one complex one. B) You should never use them!. C) They have a semicolon. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They are really TWO sentences combined as one complex one. 25. A compound sentence contains two related sentences joined by conjunctions and, or, or but. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 26. The dog chased the squirrel through the ditch and up the tree. What parts of speech are the following in red? A) Verbs. B) Prepositional phrases. C) Adjectives. D) Subjects. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Prepositional phrases. 27. Aaron is ready for school to be out, so he can go on vacation. A) Simple. B) Compound. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound. 28. Which FANBOYS conjunctions contrast and add conflict or a problem to writing? A) For. B) And. C) Nor. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) But. 29. Complete the sentence:I studied hard for the test, ..... I still found it challenging. A) Or. B) Yet. C) Nor. D) For. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Yet. 30. Identify the correctly written compound sentence. A) I went to the store but I forgot my wallet. B) I went to the store, but, I forgot my wallet. C) I went to the store, but I forgot my wallet. D) I went to the store but, I forgot my wallet. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I went to the store, but I forgot my wallet. 31. I finished my homework, ..... I can go outside to play. A) Or. B) So. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) So. 32. Sheena stepped to the front of the room, and she tripped over the microphone cord. A) Simple sentence. B) Compound sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound sentence. 33. What is the definition of a simple sentence? A simple sentence has ..... A) Has two subjects and two predicates. B) One subject and one predicate. C) Multiple subjects and one predicate. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) One subject and one predicate. 34. Which of the following is NOT a rule for simple sentences? A) Must contain a SUBJECT. B) Must have a comma after the FANBOYS. C) Must contain a VERB. D) Must express one complete idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Must have a comma after the FANBOYS. 35. Does this sentence need a comma?I went to the store for I needed a carton of milk. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 36. Should we start class now, or shall we wait for everyone? A) Simple. B) Compound. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound. 37. It rained all day yesterday, ..... it was really cold too. A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 38. Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.Brianna did not set the table, ..... did she dry the dishes. A) So. B) Nor. C) But. D) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nor. 39. I am supposed to eat healthy food, ..... it is very difficult. A) And. B) But. C) Or. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) But. 40. Fill in the blank:I really wanted to go to the concert, ..... the tickets were all sold out. A) Or. B) But. C) So. D) For. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) But. 41. Which conjunction fits best in the blank?I do not like broccoli, ..... do I like carrots. A) So. B) Or. C) For. D) Nor. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Nor. 42. The ferry does not operate at night. A) Simple Sentence. B) Compound Sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Simple Sentence. 43. I love Luke, and Luke loves me. A) Simple. B) Compound. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound. 44. It was raining outside, ..... I grabbed my umbrella. A) But. B) Or. C) And. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) So. 45. Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense. The weather today will be cool, ..... it will also be rainy. A) Or. B) But. C) And. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) And. 46. What is the predicate of this sentence:Buddy ran to the fence. A) Buddy. B) Pugsley. C) Ran to the fence. D) Fence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ran to the fence. 47. Is this a simple or compound sentence?Jimmy likes to read books, but Amy reads comics. A) Simple Sentence. B) Compound Sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound Sentence. 48. Does this sentence need a comma?The alien wore a gown and a hat. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 49. I like ice cream, ..... I don't like milk. A) But. B) Or. C) And. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) But. 50. She forgot her lunch at home, ..... she had to buy nasi lemak at the canteen. A) Or. B) So. C) But. D) Nor. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) So. 51. Which of these is an example of a simple sentence A) I really need to go to work, but I am too sick to drive. B) Because my coffee was too cold, I heated it in the microwave. C) Joe went to the store. D) He ran out of money, so he had to stop playing poker. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Joe went to the store. 52. Thaina want to lose weight, ..... she eats chocolate everyday. A) Nor. B) And. C) But. D) For. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) But. 53. I passed the test. I worked hard A) And. B) But. C) So. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Because. 54. You may watch TV, or you can go out to play. A) Simple. B) Compound. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound. 55. A bright light flashed, and I ducked under the covers. A) Compound Sentence. B) Simple Sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Compound Sentence. 56. The following is what type of sentence:Teresa Mei Chuc and Tupac reflected and wrote about their struggles with identity. A) Predicate. B) Compound. C) Simple. D) Simple compound. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Simple. 57. The bookcase came tumbling down on the poor kitty cat. A) Simple. B) Compound. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Simple. 58. Collin read a book, because he was done with his work. A) Simple. B) Compound. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound. 59. Fill in the blank with the correct coordinating conjunction. You must study hard for your test, ..... you will not get a good grade. A) And. B) But. C) Yet. D) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Or. 60. Which sentence correctly uses a comma to form a compound sentence? A) I wanted to go to the park but it started raining. B) I wanted to go to the park, and it started raining. C) I wanted to go to the park and it started raining. D) I wanted to go to the park but, it started raining. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I wanted to go to the park, and it started raining. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesSentence Structure QuizzesGrammar QuizzesCompound Sentences Quiz 1Compound Sentences Quiz 2Compound Sentences Quiz 3Compound Sentences Quiz 4Compound Sentences Quiz 5Compound Sentences Quiz 6Compound Sentences Quiz 7Compound Sentences Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books