Compound Sentence Quiz Questions With Answers

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Compound Sentence Quiz Questions With Answers - Quiz

A compound sentence is made up of two simple sentences joined by a comma and a connecting word such as or, but, and, etc. Take this compound sentence quiz to really get down to brass tacks and test your actual knowledge. The two sentences in a compound sentence must have ideas that make sense together and must form a proper sentence without any dangling participles. Share this quiz with your friends and remember to have fun!

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1.

Reba Jo lived on the prairie_________ she loved roping.
- A.
  
  , or
- B.
  
  , and
- C.
  
  And
- D.
  
  And ,
2.

Her hat blew off _______ it fell into a well.
- A.
  
  But
- B.
  
  Or
- C.
  
  , and
- D.
  
  And
3.

Reba Jo was scared _____ she wanted her hat.
- A.
  
  And
- B.
  
  Or ,
- C.
  
  Or
- D.
  
  , but
4.

The toad made an offer ______ Reba Jo accepted.
- A.
  
  Or
- B.
  
  And
- C.
  
  , but
- D.
  
  , and
5.

She could accept ___ she could go home.
- A.
  
  , or
- B.
  
  , but
- C.
  
  But ,
- D.
  
  And ,
6.

She got the hat _____ she rode home.
- A.
  
  , and
- B.
  
  But
- C.
  
  , or
- D.
  
  And ,
7.

Reba Jo was rude ____ her father was polite.
- A.
  
  But
- B.
  
  , or
- C.
  
  , but
- D.
  
  And ,
8.

The horned toad came in ___ it ate some chili.
- A.
  
  , or
- B.
  
  , and
- C.
  
  , but
- D.
  
  But
9.

She kissed the horned toad ____ she didn't want to,
- A.
  
  , or
- B.
  
  But
- C.
  
  And ,
- D.
  
  , but
10.

Was Reba Jo smart ____ was she foolish?
- A.
  
  , or
- B.
  
  , but
- C.
  
  , and
- D.
  
  And
11.

The Southwest is hot, dry, and mountainous. This sentence is a ___________ sentence.
- A.
  
  Compound
- B.
  
  Simple
12.

The air is clear, and the colors are beautiful. This sentence is a ___________ sentence.
- A.
  
  Compound
- B.
  
  Simple
13.

Sometimes it rains hard, but often it is very dry. This sentence is a ___________ sentence.
- A.
  
  Compound
- B.
  
  Simple
14.

Visitors come from far away and camp. This sentence is a ___________ sentence.
- A.
  
  Compound
- B.
  
  Simple
15.

Sometimes visitors fall in love with the Southwest and settle there. This sentence is a ___________ sentence.
- A.
  
  Compound
- B.
  
  Simple
16.

It is called a horned toad. It is really a lizard.
- A.
  
  And
- B.
  
  But
- C.
  
  Or
17.

The country is beautiful. The people are friendly.
- A.
  
  And
- B.
  
  But
- C.
  
  Or
18.

Was that an arroyo? Was it a canyon?
- A.
  
  And
- B.
  
  But
- C.
  
  Or
19.

I'd love to stay. I have to go home.
- A.
  
  And
- B.
  
  But
- C.
  
  Or
20.

We have had a great vacation. We plan to return.
- A.
  
  And
- B.
  
  But
- C.
  
  Or