Compound Sentences Quiz 34 (30 MCQs)

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1. Join two simple sentences to form a compound sentence:The boys were hungry. They went to the restaurant to have their lunch.
2. Combine these sentences to make a compound sentence. A small kitten followed me home. I gave it a bowl of milk. (so)
3. Identify whether the following sentence is complex, compound, or simple:Mary and Samantha arrived at the bus station early but waited until noon for the bus.
4. Add a comma or semicolon as needed.Ethnic foods come from around the world and they can be found all over the United States.
5. Contains an independent clause, one or more dependent clauses, and a subordinating conjunction.
6. Which of the following would best fit the blank in the sentence? Emily and Eric didn't call their grandma, ..... did they send her a card.
7. Combine these sentences to make a compound sentence.Dr. Neu told Greg to floss his teeth every day. He didn't listen. (but)
8. Where would you need a comma in the following sentence? I forgot my homework yet I did complete it.
9. If I am going to create a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction, I must also include a .....
10. Which conjunction would make the most sense to combine these sentences into one? Dolphins swim underwater ..... they eat fish.
11. Add a comma or semicolon as needed.Chinese food is popular and fortune cookies are always fun!
12. Where would you need a comma in the following sentence? Susan wanted to have her cake and eat it too.
13. What is the correct way to combine these sentences? A book can be a lot of fun to read. A book can be boring.
14. What sentence structure is created when you join two independent clauses (complete sentences) with a comma and coordinating conjunction?
15. The tangled headphones on top of the dresser.
16. A compound sentence is linked by which type of punctuation?
17. Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that makes sense.Mom wanted a scrapbook of our trip, ..... she took many pictures.
18. Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that makes sense.You may join the activities in the backyard, ..... you may play in the barn.
19. Sofia hurt her ankle performing, yet she returned to practice the next day.
20. What type of sentence is this? The boys played with their toys the girls ran to school.
21. I will take a nap, ..... I will go out jogging.
22. Which conjunction best completes the sentence? Sam could pack a lunch, ..... he could buy lunch at school.
23. Choose the correct compound sentence for these two simple sentences.The giant whale swam deep in the ocean. He could find fish to eat.
24. Combine these sentences to make a compound sentence.Ivana's bicycle had a flat tire. She had to walk to the grocery store. (so)
25. The sun is a star, but It is not the biggest star.
26. Gillian wanted to wear brown boots, they matched her pink sweater.
27. Add a comma or semicolon as needed.Thai dishes often include rice but sometimes rice noodles are used instead.
28. Choose the option that best combines these sentences into a logical simple sentence.We wore straw hats to shield our eyes. The sun was blistering.
29. Dad went hunting, but Mom decided to stay home.
30. He eats chocolate cake he loves the way it tastes.