Which is an example of a compound sentence?

I was running late today, but I still made it in time.

Which of these is a complex sentence?

Although the class went long, we made it to lunch in time.

Which is a dependent clause?

After we went to my aunt's house on Sunday

When do you not need a comma in a complex sentence?

When the sentence ends with a dependent clause.

Which of these is a complex sentence?

Mrs. Clinton loved the balloons because they were red.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

The girls' locker room was locked, so they waited outside.

A complex sentence is made up of:

one independent and one dependent clause

Which is a compound sentence?

Making dinner is fun; I volunteer to do it all the time.

Which one of these sentences does NOT need its comma?

I danced all night, because the party was super fun.

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1
The clauses in a compound sentence are separated by either a comma with one of the FANBOYS, or:
a colon
a period
a semicolon
a comma with a subordinating conjunction
2
Which is an example of a subordinating conjunction?
and
while
for
but
3
Over the river and through the woods
Run-on
Simple sentence
Compound sentence
Fragment
4
Which is an example of a compound sentence?
I was running late today, but I still made it in time.
Both dogs and cats make great pets.
Marcy was elected president after her classmates voted.
After the baseball game and before my dad talked to coach.
5
Which of these is a complex sentence?
Although the class went long, we made it to lunch in time.
It is almost time for dinner, so we should go inside.
The bright, beautiful sunshine made my day better.
Hey little buddy, please do not break the piano today.
6
Which is a simple sentence?
Dogs bark.
Meowing and chirping all night.
Hamsters and also guinea pigs.
The cat that ran away last week.
7
Which is a dependent clause?
After we went to my aunt's house on Sunday
We went to my aunt's house on Sunday
8
When do you not need a comma in a complex sentence?
When the sentence begins with a dependent clause.
When the sentence is very short.
When the sentence ends with a dependent clause.
When the sentence begins with a subordinating conjunction.
9
A dependent clause is the same thing as a:
compound sentence
simple sentence
complex sentence
fragment
10
A dependent clause always has a subordinating conjunction.
False
True
11
Camping is great in the summer and skiing is great in the winter!
simple sentence
compound sentence
fragment
run-on
12
An independent clause/simple sentence:
has a subject and a verb
has a verb but no subject
has a subject but no verb
cannot stand alone
13
A compound sentence is made up of:
one dependent clause and one fragment
one independent and one dependent clause
two dependent clauses
two independent clauses
14
Which of these is a complex sentence?
Even though, balloons fell at the end of the show.
Mrs. Clinton loves balloons; she freaked out when they fell.
Mrs. Clinton loved the balloons because they were red.
The show ended with balloons falling on Mrs. Clinton.
15
The only difference between an independent and dependent clause is the presence of a:
fragment
FANBOY(S)
subordinating conjunction
complex sentence
16
A dependent clause still has a subject and a verb.
False
True
17
Which of the following is not a subordinating conjunction?
Because
As
Nor
Since
18
Which is a simple sentence?
Slept for hours and hours.
My little brother who hates taking naps.
I slept so long; I couldn't stop.
I slept.
19
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
I always wanted to be president, so very much.
The dog was barking because, it wanted to go inside.
Carrots, apples, pancake mix, and broccoli.
The girls' locker room was locked, so they waited outside.
20
Which word is the subordinating conjunction? After we went to my aunt's house on Sunday.
went
after
my
on
21
A complex sentence is made up of:
one independent and one dependent clause
two independent and one dependent clause
two dependent clauses
two independent clauses
22
Which is a compound sentence?
Downhill skiing is a popular sport when there is snow.
Once this week is over, I am going on vacation.
Making dinner is fun; I volunteer to do it all the time.
Maybe I can help you and Max with that project later.
23
Which one of these sentences does NOT need its comma?
While the other class played outside, I was taking a test.
I danced all night, because the party was super fun.
After it rained all night, the fields were too wet to play.
There is a test tomorrow, but I am ready for it.
24
An independent clause is the same thing as:
a simple sentence
a fragment
a run-on
a dependent clause
25
A complex sentence always uses a comma.
False
True

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