Compound Sentences

Grade 1145 min

Learning Objective

I can write compound sentences using coordinating conjunctions, semicolons, and conjunctive adverbs to add variety to my writing.

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Compound Sentence

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14 min

6 questions • Short answer

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5 min

Combine the following two simple sentences into a compound sentence using a semicolon: "The rain was pouring down. The streets were flooded." Combine the following two simple sentences into a compound sentence using a coordinating conjunction and a comma: "I wanted to go to the beach. I decided to stay home and read."

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