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Compound SentencesSet 43

1A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. These conjunctions include:

2Identify the structure of the sentence.I liked this movie best: it was more exciting than the others.

3Is this a compound sentence? I like my classes so far, but I want to sit with my friends at lunch.

4David did not expect a victory, but he flashed a victory sign anyway.

5Is the following sentence simple or compound? I went to the library, but I did not check out any books.

6Aisha felt her cheeks burn, but she swallowed her disappointment and nodded.

7Identify the correct punctuation for the compound sentence. "She wanted to play outside ..... it started to rain."

8Anthony is in first place in the race, but others are close behind him.

9What is the compound predicate in the sentence?Mr. Morton and his students study hard and learn a lot.

10Is the following sentence simple, compound, or complex? "I went to the store and bought some groceries."

11What can be done to the group of words below to create a compound sentence? Our class is going on a field trip, we are going to the zoo.

12You are writing a story about going to a haunted house. Which sentence would best introduce the setting?

13What is the compound subject in this sentence?Ferdie and Art competed in Guam last summer.

14Identify the following sentence:Did Juanita paint her room alone, or did her sister help her?

15Is this a compound sentence?Because I was late to school, I missed my first class.

16Compound or not compound?Some of the letters are consonants, and some are vowels.

17What kind of sentence is this? "The students studied hard for the exam, and they were rewarded with good grades."

18Indicate whether the following sentence is compound or complex:Gerald hiked the Camino de Santiago, and he told us all about his adventure.

19Identify the sentence structure: The thunder was very loud, and it woke me up from my nap.

20I spent the whole day on Saturday with my friend, Alex. First, we went to the park to play soccer with some friends. Next, we went and got some food at our favorite pizza place. After that, we went to see the new Spiderman movie. And then Alex came over and we played video games all night. It was awesome!What happened after they got pizza?

21Is this a simple or compound sentence? I went to the park, and I saw a dog.

22What kind of sentence according to structures contains two or more independent clauses that are joined together (joined by FANBOYS)?

23"He felt cold, for it was snowing."What type of sentence is this?

24Sheena stepped to the front of the room, and she tripped over the microphone cord.

25Is this a simple or compound sentence?:My favorite place is Disneyland, but I also like Disneyworld.

26Rewrite the following simple sentence as a compound sentence: "The sun set."

27Nobody knew the new boss; however, they were all careful not to upset her.

28Transform the simple sentence 'She runs.' into a compound sentence.

29I really enjoy eating turkey, but sometimes it makes me tired.

30The girls drove their parents crazy; they were always fighting.

31She cannot get a good mark in the final exam, but the lecturer gives her a chance to fix her grade.

32What type of sentence is this?"Do you want to fit in, or do you want to embark on the lonely pursuit of greatness?"-Ray Allen

33Which type of sentence is the following: I saw Daniel, and I talk to him.

34Simple or Compound?Rain continues to fall across a number of firegrounds, yet the Far South Coast and along the border are still yet to receive any moisture.

35I called my friend yet she didn't answer the phone.

36Select the statement that is true about the following sentence:Koch-Mehrin's decision also disqualified her from continuing as vice-president of the Free Democratic Party; the junior party in the Merkel coalition is trying to recover from abysmal popularity ratings.

37What is NOT one of the ways that you can connect independent clauses in compound sentences?

38Is this sentence correct? "We eat pizza on Fridays, and we get a big one."

39Which type of sentence is this? Amber took the math test, but she didn't do very well.

40What kind of sentence?Karen did not feel ready for her test, but she had studied all night.

41Is backpack a compound word?

42Do you want to take them to the job site, or should we go to the office? This sentence is an example of

43Which type of sentence is the following:We went to the bank, but they were closed.

44Determine the type of sentence: "I like coffee, and my friend likes tea."

45Identify the following question as simple or compound: A large group of people shouted, but they were not angry.

46There was no ice cream in the freezer, nor did they have money to go to the store.

47I really wish I could go to the dance tonight, but I have way too much homework.

48Identify the type of sentence: My mother loves gardening, and she grows the most beautiful flowers.

49Identify the sentence structure. Larry Barr decided to take us all out to dinner, but I really did not feel like eating.

50How can these sentences be combined to form a compound sentence with the correct punctuation?I don't want to do the dishes. I want to take out the garbage.

51What type of sentence according to structure is the sentence below:I am writing these poems from inside a lion, and it's rather dark in here.

52Simple or Compound?5) Students volunteered after school, so the soup kitchen was well-staffed.

53Identify the sentence structure. Is the universe expanding, or is it contracting?

54Is this a simple or compound?Kevin always told the truth, so his teacher had great trust for him

55Pick the correct sentence type:Jenny didn't like the dentist, yet she went anyway.

56How many main clauses must a compound sentence have?

57What kind of sentence has TWO simple sentences?

58The sentence "He is an excellent speaker; his presentations are always engaging" is a:

59What is the compound predicate? The four monkeys swing and flip.

60Find the compound sentenceDo you want water? Do you want juice?

61Hockey is a fast game, and fans shriek with excitement.