This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Sentence Structure > Sentence Types > Compound Sentences – Quiz 34 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Compound Sentences Quiz 34 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The following is what type of sentence:The rose and the speaker both express and emphasize something coming from nothing. A) Simple. B) Simple compound. C) Compound. D) Predicate. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Simple. 2. In a compound sentence, what punctuation is used before the coordinating conjunction? A) A semicolon. B) A period. C) A comma. D) No punctuation is needed. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A comma. 3. Choose the correct conjunction to complete the compound sentence:'I wanted to go for a walk, ..... it was raining.' A) And. B) But. C) Or. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) But. 4. There are no eggs in the fridge, ..... is there any bread in the cupboard. A) Nor. B) Yet. C) And. D) For. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nor. 5. Is this sentence simple or compound?Because camels are herd animals, they do not like to travel alone. A) Simple. B) Compound. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound. 6. Mrs. Immordino is a teacher, ..... she knows how to teach A) So. B) And. C) But. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) So. 7. You can go to the beach, ..... you cannot go swimming. A) Or. B) And. C) But. D) Still. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) But. 8. How can these sentences be combined to form a compound sentence with the correct punctuation?Jeff scored the goal. Jeff won the soccer game. A) Jeff scored the goal, so he won the soccer game. B) Jeff scored the goal, Jeff won the soccer game. C) Jeff scored the goal!. D) So, Jeff won the soccer game. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Jeff scored the goal, so he won the soccer game. 9. We could watch the movie now, ..... we could wait for Aqil to arrive. A) So. B) Or. C) And. D) For. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Or. 10. Where does the comma belong? Marissa got up to level 4 in the Pirate Level Up Challenge for she works so hard at home and at school. A) After 4. B) After works. C) After challenge. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) After challenge. 11. What is the correct definition for simple sentence? A) Combines 2 simple sentences using a comma and a conjunction. B) Has a subject, predicate, and one complete thought. C) Words that link other words or phrases together (FANBOYS). D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Has a subject, predicate, and one complete thought. 12. This cellphone is user-friendly, ..... it is attractive. A) And. B) But. C) Or. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 13. Our teacher said we could draw, ..... we could watch a movie. A) But. B) Or. C) And. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Or. 14. What is the best way to combine the sentences?I like apples. Mom bought some for me. A) I like apples, mom bought some for me. B) I like apples, so mom bought some for me. C) I like apples, or mom bought some for me. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I like apples, so mom bought some for me. 15. What is it called when you smush together two independent clauses without connecting them properly? A) A run-on sentence. B) A fragment. C) A complete sentence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A run-on sentence. 16. Fix this sentence:My friend, Chad tried to break Gerald now they are both in jail. A) My friend, Chad tried to break Gerald out; now they are both in jail. B) My friend, Chad, tried to break Gerald out; now, they are both in jail. C) My friend, Chad, tried to break Gerald out, now they are both in jail. D) My friend, Chad tried to break Gerald out; now, they are both in jail. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) My friend, Chad, tried to break Gerald out; now, they are both in jail. 17. Which conjunction can we use to combine these 2 simple sentences?It rained all day yesterday, ..... we still took a walk in the park. A) Or. B) But. C) And. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) But. 18. You must study hard, ..... you will get bad score. A) And. B) But. C) Or. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Or. 19. The B in FANBOYS stands for: A) Bet. B) But. C) Buttons. D) Believe. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) But. 20. John waited. A) Sentence Fragment. B) Simple Sentence. C) Compound Sentence. D) Run-On Sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Simple Sentence. 21. Create a compound sentence. I love pizza. My brother bought me a slice. A) My brother bought me a slice. B) I love pizza. C) I love pizza, so my brother bought me a slice. D) I love pizza, but my brother bought me a slice. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I love pizza, so my brother bought me a slice. 22. Does this sentence need a comma?She said you were in shock but I think you're just excited A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 23. Everyone should try to conserve energy, ..... it is very hard to do.Which conjunction BEST completes the sentence above? A) But. B) So. C) And. D) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) But. 24. Choose the correct conjunction to complete the compound sentence:Thaina want to lose weight, ..... she eats chocolate everyday. A) And. B) Nor. C) But. D) For. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) But. 25. How do you correct this run-on:Lady Gaga is quite unique yet I find that I like her music. A) Quite, unique. B) Unique, yet. C) Yet, I. D) Find, that. 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