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Compound SentencesSet 42

1Name the sentence type: It was getting dark and we were nowhere near home.

2Brazil was colonized by Europeans, and its culture has been greatly influenced by this fact.

3My friend had ridden her bike to my house but lost it the next day.

4THE SENTENCE:A sentence that has two main clauses combined by a semicolon OR a comma and a conjunction.Gordon gets angry; he is always grumpy.Gordon gets angry, and he is always grumpy.

5Identify if the following sentence is simple, compound, or complex.Those clouds promise snow; we might get another snow day off from school.

6What type of sentence is the following:Narnia Day is planned every year, but not all grades get to participate.

7A sentence consisting of two or more independent clauses; may be joined by a coordinating conjunction.

8Dinosaurs may have been huge but the massive blue whale is the largest animal that has ever lived.

9Is this sentence complex? I could go to the movies tonight, or I could stay in and read a book.

10Is the following sentence compound or complex?We bought a used refrigerator from him once, but we don't really know him.

11Claude glanced at his watch, took a last sip of coffee, and began his trek to Dr. Grayson's three-hour snooze fest on the French Revolution.

12What type of sentence? A small kitten followed me home, so I gave it a bowl of milk.

13I want food and she wants candy.

14The teacher explained the lesson, and the students listened carefully.

15Satomi felt anxious about the test, yet she was ready to get it over with.

16You don't have the right to choose your work and to work in good conditions.

17Chef Tony drove to the store and bought a dozen tomatoes.

18Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?a) He plays the guitar.b) I studied for the test and got an A.c) Because it was hot, we went swimming.

19Identify the type of sentence.Reindeer are scarce, and there was none to be found.

20Did you have a good first week back at school?

21What is the sentence structure?Kenneth finished the test, and he was relieved.

22Decide if each of the following sentences is a simple, a compound or a complex sentence.They were sad, but their friends shared food with them.

23This bear has black and white hair. It like eating bamboo and lives in China.

24Sentence Type: Destiny and I studied for hours, and we ended up acing the test!

25Find the compound subjects:The coach and sports director added three outstanding players to my high school roster.

26Pools are chilly in October, but they are warm in July.

27The people in the home stands threw paper onto the floor; consequently, the referee called a foul on the home team.

28I arrived at the party, and all of my friends where there.

29Classify the sentence type: The bell rang, and the students rushed into the hallway.

30Hockey players move quickly, or they miss a goal.

31..... IS MADE UP OF TWO OR MORE COMPLETE SENTENCES CONNECTED BY A CONJUNCTION.

32Compound sentences .....

33Which of the following is a compound sentence? A) I enjoy reading. B) I enjoy reading, and I also like writing. C) Although I enjoy reading. D) Because I enjoy reading. E) Reading is enjoyable.

34What type of sentence has two independent clauses and is joined by a FANBOYS (conjunction) or a semicolon?

35Directions: Compound sentences contain two or more independent clauses. (It may help to identify the clauses in the sentences first.)1. May prepared dinner, so Donna volunteered to do the dishes.Is this a compound sentence?

36Identify the structure of the following sentence:Sarah is healthy, but she sometimes gets headaches.

37Transform the simple sentence into a compound sentence: "She was late."

38In which type of language are compound sentences with phrases and clauses more common?

39What kind of sentence is this:The crazed fans rushed the stage; they were determined to be near their idol.

40What type of sentence is it: We had great fun, yet I had to leave early.

41Two or more independent clauses. They are connected by the coordinating conjunction and, or, but, nor, or yet; by a semicolon; or by a semicolon followed by an adverb such as therefore or however.

42Chloroplasts are found in plant cells, but they are absent in animal cells.What type of sentence is this?

43Margaret needs to key her name and date as a FOOTER. Where will this information be seen in the final document?

44The local market has all the ingredients she needs, and it has fresh food.The type of the sentence above is .....?

45The Sahara Desert is harsh and prohibitive to those who are not familiar with it, but the adventurous tourist can have an amazing experience in the desert with an experienced guide leading the way.

46We are going to the George Strait concert, and we got really good seats.

47Choose the compound sentence: A) The cat is sleeping. B) I like to read and I like to write. C) He ran to catch the bus.

48Which formula does this compound sentence follow?During lunch we can eat churros, or we can eat chicharrones.

49Two complete thoughts with a conjunction

50TRUE or FALSE? "Delegation will not work unless the employee either ismore resourceful than usual or acts without formal authority."

51Which option makes this sentence into a COMPOUND sentence correctly?Joe likes to ski. Lily likes to snowboard.

52I went to Cinema, and my brother went to department store.

53Mike reads the paper everyday, and Dan reads the comics.

54We can join independent clauses with: a comma and conjunction, or a semicolon.

55Which of the following is a compound sentence? a) I like to read b) She went to the store c) He played basketball and she watched

56Identify the sentence type of the example below. Did you study last night, or did you just play video games?

57True or False?The following sentence is a Compound Sentence. Bananas are good snacks, or they can be served after meal.

58Bobby is a singer, and I am a dancer.

59Which commas rule was used?Let's go to the store, and then we can go swimming.

60Identify the compound sentence: 'She likes chocolate, and he likes vanilla.'

61Decide whether the following sentence is simple (S) or compound (C): Mary put some oil in the old lock, and then the key turned.