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Identify Compound Sentences

May 17, 2021

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Question 1 of 20

1. Question
Choose the compound sentence.
Choose 1 Answer:
- Would you like baked salmon or fried cod for dinner tonight?
- After the journalist exposed the corruption, the politicians were all voted out of office.
- After the journalist exposed the corruption, the politicians were all voted out of office.
- While I appreciate your suggestion, we are not going to be able to do it right now.
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Hint

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses that are connected with a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
Question 2 of 20

2. Question
Choose the compound sentence.
Choose 1 Answer:
- The tall candle's faint flame flickered in the roaring wind of the storm.
- You can have a snack now, or you can wait and have one later.
- Critics have increasingly used highly specific and technical language to discuss art.
- Before we go rushing off to start the project, we should make a list of our goals.
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Hint

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses that are connected with a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
Question 3 of 20

3. Question
Choose the compound sentence.
Choose 1 Answer:
- The pumpkins in the farmer's field had grown huge, just in time for Halloween.
- Nick spent the entire afternoon playing the guitar and singing nonsense songs.
- Emily climbed the rock wall in five minutes, and Ben climbed it in seven minutes.
- Clyde, after calming himself down, went to his best friend and apologized for what he had said.
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Hint

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses that are connected with a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
Question 4 of 20

4. Question
Choose the compound sentence.
Choose 1 Answer:
- Mastering a new language is challenging, but it can also be rewarding.
- Spanish, like French, Italian, and Portuguese, is a romance language.
- While some students begin learning a second language as children, others do not begin until secondary school.
- Many students enjoy learning about another culture as they study a new language.
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Hint

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses that are connected with a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
Question 5 of 20

5. Question
Choose the compound sentence.
Choose 1 Answer:
- France has a prime minister, and it has a president.
- Some governments, such as that of ancient Athens, allowed every citizen to vote on every law.
- The Icelandic Allthing is the longest-running parliament in the world, having existed for about one thousand years.
- Although a few countries still have monarchies, they are often only ceremonial and do not actually make laws.
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Hint

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses that are connected with a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
Question 6 of 20

6. Question
Choose the compound sentence.
Choose 1 Answer:
- The role of the secretary is to record and publish the minutes whenever the city council meets.
- The millionaires in town do not want to pay taxes even though they benefit from the public roads and utilities.
- One of the most frustrating parts of city council meetings is when people are rude to each other.
- The bridge is close to collapsing, yet the government does not have money to repair it.
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Hint

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses that are connected with a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
Question 7 of 20

7. Question
Choose the compound sentence.
Choose 1 Answer:
- If you could meet one person from all of history, who would you choose to meet?
- The old king had ruled wisely, for he truly cared about his people.
- The privileges of the court jester included being able to say things no one else could.
- I have never understood why some people think the Middle Ages are so interesting.
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Hint

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses that are connected with a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
Question 8 of 20

8. Question
Choose the compound sentence.
Choose 1 Answer:
- Though I went to bed early last night, I still feel tired.
- Sandy will stay inside unless she can find some sunscreen.
- It is a beautiful day, and all I really want to do is knit on the porch.
- I always make sure to feed my dog after I take her for a walk.
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Hint

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses that are connected with a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
Question 9 of 20

9. Question
Choose the compound sentence.
Choose 1 Answer:
- I rented a storage unit for all my stuff, but even that was not enough.
- I am sure that I will miss everyone from my neighborhood while I am gone.
- I should be on time provided that my flight is not delayed.
- My friends and all my siblings helped me move out of my old building.
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Hint

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses that are connected with a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
Question 10 of 20

10. Question
Choose the compound sentence.
Choose 1 Answer:
- Michah and Mikale, the twin brothers, were always confusing people.
- When the farmer's tractor finally died, he just left it in the field to rust.
- The small town has been shrinking slowly, and no one will move there now.
- Charlie walked his dog Lillie every day, in the morning and in the evening.
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Hint

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses that are connected with a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
Question 11 of 20

11. Question
Choose the compound sentence.
Choose 1 Answer:
- You should let it steep before you start drinking it.
- The water must be ready, for the kettle is whistling.
- If you would like some tea, we have green tea and Earl Grey.
- I like to try a new flavor whenever I have the chance.
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Hint

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses that are connected with a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
Question 12 of 20

12. Question
Choose the compound sentence.
Choose 1 Answer:
- We should pick up some more books after we finish these ones.
- This shelf is for magazines, journals, and other periodicals.
- Because I needed more time to finish, I renewed my books online.
- I like mysteries best, but my sister likes to read nonfiction books.
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Hint

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses that are connected with a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
Question 13 of 20

13. Question
Click on the compound sentence in the passage below.
The class has a spelling test on Friday, so everyone is studying. The list of words is very long and very challenging. If students pass, they will get a treat. Because of this, everyone wants to do well.
- The class has a spelling test on Friday, so everyone is studying.
- The list of words is very long and very challenging.
- If students pass, they will get a treat.
- Because of this, everyone wants to do well.
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Hint

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses that are connected with a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
Question 14 of 20

14. Question
Click on the compound sentence in the passage below.
Jayen brings a special lunch every day since he has several food allergies. He cannot eat peanuts, nor can he eat wheat. He has to be very careful whenever he eats at restaurants. As long as he avoids allergens, he feels healthy.
- Jayen brings a special lunch every day since he has several food allergies.
- He cannot eat peanuts, nor can he eat wheat.
- He has to be very careful whenever he eats at restaurants.
- As long as he avoids allergens, he feels healthy.
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Hint

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses that are connected with a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
Question 15 of 20

15. Question
Click on the compound sentence in the passage below.
Phil had an appointment with the dentist, so he was nervous. He had to get a cavity filled, which terrified him. Luckily, everyone at the dentist’s office was very welcoming, helping him feel calm. He just looked forward to going home once the procedure was over.
- Phil had an appointment with the dentist, so he was nervous.
- He had to get a cavity filled, which terrified him.
- Luckily, everyone at the dentist's office was very welcoming, helping him feel calm.
- He just looked forward to going home once the procedure was over.
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Hint

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses that are connected with a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
Question 16 of 20

16. Question
Click on the compound sentence in the passage below.
Alex was in a rush to finish cleaning the apartment before his roommate got home. He had not washed the dishes, nor had he vacuumed the living room. He had promised to tidy up the whole apartment since his roommate had done the cleaning last time. Alex hoped that his roommate would not be too upset with him.
- Alex was in a rush to finish cleaning the apartment before his roommate got home.
- He had not washed the dishes, nor had he vacuumed the living room.
- He had promised to tidy up the whole apartment since his roommate had done the cleaning last time.
- Alex hoped that his roommate would not be too upset with him.
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Hint

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses that are connected with a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
Question 17 of 20

17. Question
Click on the compound sentence in the passage below.
Barnabas is going to prepare a cake for the school bake sale. He wants it to be perfect so that everyone will want to buy a slice. He has yet to decide on the details, including which flavor it will be. He might make a chocolate cake, or he might make a red velvet cake.
- Barnabas is going to prepare a cake for the school bake sale.
- He wants it to be perfect so that everyone will want to buy a slice.
- He has yet to decide on the details, including which flavor it will be.
- He might make a chocolate cake, or he might make a red velvet cake.
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Hint

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses that are connected with a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
Question 18 of 20

18. Question
Click on the compound sentence in the passage below.
Stathia is looking for a book, yet she cannot remember the title. She wants to read it since many people have recommended it to her. She decides to ask a librarian to help her figure it out. Hopefully, he will be familiar with the book and know where it is located.
- Stathia is looking for a book, yet she cannot remember the title.
- She wants to read it since many people have recommended it to her.
- She decides to ask a librarian to help her figure it out.
- Hopefully, he will be familiar with the book and know where it is located.
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Hint

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses that are connected with a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
Question 19 of 20

19. Question
Click on the compound sentence in the passage below.
Like many others, I have been suffering from seasonal allergies lately. In particular, pollen in the air has been making me sneeze. It has been especially bothersome this year, so I will need to see my doctor. I hope she gives me some medicine so that I can feel better.
- Like many others, I have been suffering from seasonal allergies lately.
- In particular, pollen in the air has been making me sneeze.
- It has been especially bothersome this year, so I will need to see my doctor.
- I hope she gives me some medicine so that I can feel better.
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Hint

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses that are connected with a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
Question 20 of 20

20. Question
Click on the compound sentence in the passage below.
Kendra might travel to Brazil, or she might go to Portugal instead. She has friends she could stay with in Brazil, whereas she would be alone in Portugal. Both countries have delicious cuisine, though Kendra is more interested in the food of Portugal. Either way, she has a long flight ahead of her.
- Kendra might travel to Brazil, or she might go to Portugal instead.
- She has friends she could stay with in Brazil, whereas she would be alone in Portugal.
- Both countries have delicious cuisine, though Kendra is more interested in the food of Portugal.
- Either way, she has a long flight ahead of her.
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Hint

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses that are connected with a comma and a coordinating conjunction.