Simple and Compound Sentence Quiz
A) Simple Sentences: Write a sample sentence for each of the 4 kinds of simple sentences
(2 pts each)
1.
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B) : Commas vs. Semicolons - Compound Sentences ( 1 pt each)
Each of the following sentences needs either a comma or a semicolon. Put in the necessary
punctuation.
1. Many companies make sugar-free soft drinks, which are flavored by synthetic chemicals the
drinks usually contain only one or two calories per serving.
2. Mr. Leyland played the viola professionally for many years and he now conducts a community
orchestra.
3. The crab grass was flourishing but the rest of the lawn, unfortunately, was dying.
4. The hill was covered with wildflowers it was a beautiful sight.
5. As I turned around, I heard a loud thump for the cat had upset the goldfish bowl.
6. The artist preferred to paint in oils he did not like watercolors.
7. The house was clean, the table set, and the porch light on everything was ready for the guests'
arrival.
8. He looked carefully in the underbrush but he failed to notice the pair of green eyes staring at
him.
9. The foundations of the house had been poured but, to his disappointment, nothing else had
been done because of the carpenters' strike.
10. The computer could perform millions of operations in a split second however, it could not
think spontaneously.
11. I thought registration day would be tiring but I didn't know I'd have to stand in so many lines.
12. The dog, growling and snarling, snapped at me I was so frightened that I ran.
C) Compound Sentences with conjunctive adverbs or coordinating conjunctions Directions: choose a word that completes the sentence and recognize the proper use of
punctuation.
Instructions: Fill in the blank with one of these conjunctive adverbs or the coordinating
conjunction. You may only use each word one time. There are 2 extra words. (1 pt)
however, for instance, instead, so, accordingly, still, also
1. He complained a lot; __________, no one helped him.
2. I really wanted the red one; __________, I bought the blue one.
3. I wanted to go, __________ I saved my money.
4. There are many reasons to work hard; __________, I can earn more money.
5. I am usually very hungry before class; __________, I will stop for a hamburger.
Instructions: Put a C in front of the sentences which have the correct punctuation. If they are
incorrect, put an I. (1 pt)
1. ___The show was canceled; besides, I didn’t really want to go.
2. ___I love music but, I can not keep a beat.
3. ___The dog was really scary; so I walked to the other side of the street.
4. ___Eating healthy is important: otherwise, you will be sick a lot.
5. ___Now I understand triangles; previously, I was totally lost.
Directions: Rewrite 2 sentences together in one compound sentence. Use the appropriate
punctuation. Use each word below only once. (2 pts each) There is one extra word.
and
nevertheless
otherwise
but
on the other hand
hence
consequently
6. It was raining yesterday. The picnic was cancelled.
7. It was raining yesterday. We went downtown to see the fireworks.
8. He didn’t do well on the final. He received a low grade in the class.
9. Next weekend, you could go to Snoqualmie Falls. You could stay home and study.
10. Students must take the final exams. They will fail the class.
11. He left the house early to go to the store. The store wasn’t open yet.