Multiple Choice Questions
Compound Sentence
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Total 20 questions available
Q. 1
Which conjunction indicates contrast between two independent clauses in a compound sentence?
A
soB
andC
norD
butClick an option to check your answer
Q. 2
Which structure forms a compound sentence?
A
Independent Clause + Subordinate ClauseB
Independent Clause + Independent ClauseC
Independent Clause + Dependent ClauseD
Subordinate Clause + Subordinate ClauseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 3
Identify the compound sentence from the options below:
A
"He enjoys playing soccer."B
"He reads books but she prefers movies."C
"She sings beautifully."D
"They traveled to France."Click an option to check your answer
Q. 4
Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?
A
"She danced all night."B
"He reads books."C
"He ran and she walked."D
"The cat slept peacefully."Click an option to check your answer
Q. 5
What does a compound sentence aim to achieve in writing?
A
Combine related or contrasting ideasB
Combine dependent clausesC
Increase sentence lengthD
Add complexity without clarityClick an option to check your answer
Q. 6
Which of the following conjunctions is commonly used to express contrast in a compound sentence?
A
soB
orC
andD
butClick an option to check your answer
Q. 7
What is the function of coordinating conjunctions in a compound sentence?
A
Separate phrasesB
Connect subject and verbC
Connect independent clausesD
Connect dependent clausesClick an option to check your answer
Q. 8
Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?
A
"The cat sleeps peacefully."B
"She sings beautifully."C
"She dances and he sings."D
"He enjoys reading books."Click an option to check your answer
Q. 9
Which of the following conjunctions is used to present alternatives in a compound sentence?
A
orB
andC
butD
soClick an option to check your answer
Q. 10
When might a semicolon be used in a compound sentence?
A
To join closely related independent clausesB
To connect independent clauses with a conjunctionC
To separate phrasesD
To join a dependent clause to an independent clauseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 11
What is the primary purpose of a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?
A
Separating phrasesB
Indicating contrast between ideasC
Joining dependent clausesD
Connecting independent clausesClick an option to check your answer
Q. 12
What should be avoided to prevent a comma splice in a compound sentence?
A
Separating independent clauses with only a commaB
Using a semicolonC
Using coordinating conjunctionsD
Using subordinating conjunctionsClick an option to check your answer
Q. 13
What happens when two independent clauses are joined without proper conjunction or punctuation in a compound sentence?
A
Clause convergenceB
Comma spliceC
ParallelismD
FragmentationClick an option to check your answer
Q. 14
What is the purpose of using coordinating conjunctions in a compound sentence?
A
To connect related or contrasting ideasB
To separate phrasesC
To express conditionalsD
To introduce dependent clausesClick an option to check your answer
Q. 15
What is a common issue to avoid when joining independent clauses in a compound sentence?
A
Run-on sentencesB
Spelling errorsC
FragmentationD
RedundancyClick an option to check your answer
Q. 16
Which punctuation is often used to join independent clauses in a compound sentence when a coordinating conjunction is absent?
A
CommaB
PeriodC
HyphenD
Exclamation markClick an option to check your answer
Q. 17
Identify the compound sentence:
A
"They walked in the park."B
"She danced gracefully."C
"He played basketball."D
"He reads books but she prefers movies."Click an option to check your answer
Q. 18
Which of the following conjunctions is used to indicate a reason or cause in a compound sentence?
A
norB
andC
butD
forClick an option to check your answer
Q. 19
When is it appropriate to use a semicolon in a compound sentence?
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To connect closely related independent clausesB
To connect a dependent clause to an independent clauseC
To indicate a series of actionsD
To separate a subject and a verbClick an option to check your answer
Q. 20
Which punctuation is commonly used to connect two closely related independent clauses in a compound sentence?
A
PeriodB
HyphenC
CommaD
SemicolonClick an option to check your answer
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