This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Sentence Structure > Sentence Types > Compound Sentences – Quiz 43 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Compound Sentences Quiz 43 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The music was great, ..... there was free food. A) And. B) So. C) Or. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 2. A simple sentences is the same as ..... A) A compound sentence. B) A complex sentence. C) A dependent clause. D) An independent clause. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) An independent clause. 3. He didn't study, ..... A) So he failed the history exam. B) And did regular exercises to keep fit. C) Or he can go horse-riding, whichever you prefer?. D) But he was out. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) So he failed the history exam. 4. Will you go to soccer practice today, or will you skip it? A) Simple sentence. B) Compound sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound sentence. 5. Do you want tea, ..... water? A) Or. B) And. C) But. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Or. 6. Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence? Some kids love to ride their bikes, but Karen hasn't learned how to ride hers. A) Simple. B) Compound. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound. 7. In this sentence, what is the conjunction that should join the sentence?He went to bed early, the next day he felt better. A) Or. B) But. C) So. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) And. 8. It was getting dark, ..... we wasn't near the cabin yet. A) And. B) But. C) Or. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 9. Is this sentence simple or compound? A camel's hump can shrink when it goes without food, but a few days of eating and drinking can restore it. A) Simple. B) Compound. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound. 10. Simple or compound?Bill is playing a video game, and he is listening to music. A) Simple. B) Compound. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound. 11. I invited my friends over, ..... we had a fun time. A) Or. B) For. C) And. D) Yet. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) And. 12. Is this sentence simple or compound? Camels have thick, hairy coats of fur. A) Simple. B) Compound. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Simple. 13. Which sentence is the correct compound sentence.John finished his dinner. He could have dessert. A) John finished his dinner, He could have dessert. B) John finished his dinner. But dessert. C) John finished his dinner, so he could have dessert. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) John finished his dinner, so he could have dessert. 14. Is this a simple sentence?My dog. A) Yes. B) No. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 15. My favorite flavor is chocolate, but sometimes I eat vanilla ice cream. Is this a SIMPLE or COMPOUND sentence? A) Simple sentence. B) Compound sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound sentence. 16. We could go to the zoo, ..... we could go to the theme park. A) And. B) But. C) So. D) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Or. 17. Jacob ran down the field and scored a touchdown! A) Simple sentence. B) Compound sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Simple sentence. 18. I have a lot of homework (a) I want to play. A) Or. B) A but. C) And. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A but. 19. Is the following clause independent or dependent? It is important for students to organize their time wisely. A) Independent. B) Dependent. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Independent. 20. Identify the compound sentences A) He drank milk last night and added protein. B) He saw that the milk was curdled, and he threw it away with disgust. C) Milk cows are sweet and lovely. D) He thought he could drink the whole gallon but could not. . Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He saw that the milk was curdled, and he threw it away with disgust. 21. Complete the Compound sentence with the correct coordinating conjunction.I like coffee, ..... Mary likes tea. A) But. B) So. C) Nor. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) But. 22. My teeth hurt, ..... I make an appointment with the dentist. A) So. B) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) So. 23. Which sentence uses the correct conjunction? A) Athene was angry, yet she turned Arachne into a spider. B) Athene was angry, but she turned Arachne into a spider. C) Athene was angry, or she turned Arachne into a spider. D) Athene was angry, so she turned Arachne into a spider. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Athene was angry, so she turned Arachne into a spider. 24. I play the violin well, ..... the piano is my favorite instrument. A) So. B) But. C) For. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) But. 25. Is this a compound sentence? Dogs make good pets, and cats are good pets, too. A) Yes. B) No. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 26. I like to stay healthy, ..... I exercise every day. A) And. B) But. C) So. D) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) So. 27. You can spend the night here, ..... you can go home. A) But. B) And. C) Or. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Or. 28. I bought this computer because it's fast, ..... cheap. A) But. B) Or. C) And. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) And. 29. It was a beautiful place, ..... I was happy there. A) And. B) But. C) Or. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 30. We took part in the competition ..... we did not win any prize. A) And. B) But. C) Or. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) But. ← 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 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books