Compound Sentences Quiz

1. What is a compound sentence?

A sentence with one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.
A sentence with two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.
A sentence with two or more dependent clauses.
A sentence with one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

2. Which coordinating conjunction is NOT commonly used to join independent clauses in a compound sentence?

And
But
Because
Or

3. How can you join two independent clauses without using a coordinating conjunction?

By using a comma
By using a semicolon
By using a colon
By using a period

4. Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence using a semicolon?

I like to read books, my sister prefers to watch movies.
I like to read books; my sister prefers to watch movies.
I like to read books and my sister prefers to watch movies.
I like to read books. My sister prefers to watch movies.

5. What is a common mistake when using compound sentences?

Using a coordinating conjunction after a semicolon.
Using a comma to join two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.
Using a semicolon to join a dependent and independent clause.
Using a period to join two independent clauses.

6. Which of the following is NOT a way to make compound sentences?

Coordinating conjunctions
Semicolons
Transitional expressions
Subordinating conjunctions

7. In the sentence "I like to swim, and my brother likes to play soccer," which part is the coordinating conjunction?

I like to swim
And
My brother likes to play soccer
Likes

8. Which of the following sentences is NOT a compound sentence?

She is an excellent dancer; her sister is a talented singer.
However, I still managed to finish my project on time.
I like to swim, and my brother likes to play soccer.
After she finished her homework, she went to bed early.

9. Which of the following is a compound sentence using a transitional expression?

I like to swim; however, my brother likes to play soccer.
I like to swim, and my brother likes to play soccer.
I like to swim; my brother likes to play soccer.
I like to swim. My brother likes to play soccer.

10. What should you use before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

A period
A semicolon
A comma
No punctuation