Compound Sentences Quiz 29 (25 MCQs) | Global MCQ Practice 🌍
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📝 Compound Sentences – Quiz 29
1. Coordinating conjunctions are used to _____ .
A) Join two words or ideas of equal importance.
B) Emphasize the more important of two ideas.
C) Separate a subject and a verb.
D) Change two fragments into a sentence.
2. Which sentences are compound sentences? Check all correct answers.
A) I made cake, and I hope you like it.
B) I need more plants in my yard.
3. Does this sentence need a comma? Should I go to the mall or movies?.
A) Yes.
B) No.
4. He does not like the car, _____ he bought it anyway.
A) Yet.
B) So.
C) And.
D) For.
5. Which conjunctions fits this sentence? "You can do your homework, _____ you can ignore it and play video games.".
A) Or.
B) So.
C) But.
D) And.
6. Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.I play the violin well, _____ the clarinet is my favorite instrument.
A) But.
B) So.
C) For.
D) None of above.
7. The way may be long _____ we may feel tired _____ we will not give up hope.
A) And, but.
B) And, and.
C) But, but.
D) None of above.
8. We ordered sandwiches they haven't come yet. Choose the best revision to the sentence.
A) We ordered sandwiches, but they haven't come yet.
B) We ordered sandwiches but they haven't come yet.
C) We ordered sandwiches but, they haven't come yet.
D) We ordered sandwiches. But they haven't come yet.
9. Simple or Compound? 3) I don't like that flavor, but I'll try the other one.
A) Simple.
B) Compound.
10. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?.
A) The rain lasted three days, so the carnival was canceled.
B) Fred wore a thick layer of sunscreen yet, his nose was badly sunburned.
C) We can eat lunch at the diner or, my dad can make us something to eat at my house.
D) The students are flying kites for it is a windy day.
11. I called her many times, _____ she didn't answer the phone.
A) But.
B) And.
C) Though.
D) None of above.
12. Does this sentence need a comma?"I wanted a cup of coffee but I had tea instead.".
A) No.
B) Yes.
13. What is a compound sentence?.
A) Two simple sentences combined with a comma and one of the fanboys.
B) Two simple sentences combined with a comma.
C) Two simple sentences combined without any punctuation.
D) A subject and a predicate.
14. The Cubs have a rain delay until 3:00 p.m.; _____ , the pitchers are playing catch.
A) Besides.
B) Hence.
C) Meanwhile.
D) Thus.
15. Harry and Christine are best friends, _____ they play together every day after school.
A) And.
B) Yet.
C) Or.
D) For.
16. You must eat your vegetables at dinner first, _____ .
A) Or you won't get any dessert.
B) Because you won't get any dessert.
C) And you won't get any dessert.
D) So you won't get any dessert.
17. How are the following sentences best combined into a single sentence? I like eggs. I like bacon. I like sausage. I like them for breakfast.
A) I like eggs, bacon, and sausage for breakfast.
B) I like eggs, and I like bacon, and I like sausage; therefore, I like them for breakfast.
C) I like eggs; I like bacon; I like sausage; however, I like them for breakfast.
D) I like eggs, nor bacon, nor sausage, and I like them for breakfast.
18. He not only lost his reputation _____ brought a bad name to his family.
A) So.
B) But also.
C) But.
D) Also.
19. Which two FANBOYS kind of mean the same thing?.
A) Yet = but.
B) Yet = so.
C) Yet = and.
D) None of above.
20. Some girls in the class.
A) Simple Sentence.
B) Sentence Fragment.
C) Run-On Sentence.
D) Compound Sentence.
21. Which Coordinating conjunction would you use?Mario made the pasta, _____ he didn't make the steak.
A) But.
B) And.
C) So.
D) Nor.
22. Which of the following is a compound sentence?.
A) It is raining today, and I wish I could stay home.
B) I went to the dance and then went home.
C) I played in the park and ate lunch there.
D) My favorite foods are pizza, mac and cheese, and chicken nuggets.
23. Used to connect two clauses with opposite or opposing meanings.
A) But.
B) And.
C) Or.
D) So.
24. I don't like Captain Marvel, _____ do I like Falcon.
A) Nor.
B) Or.
C) So.
D) And.
25. Punctuate the following sentence correctly.Xavier didn't cheat on his test for it was the wrong thing to do.
A) No comma needed.
B) Comma after test.
C) Comma after cheat.
D) Comma after it.