Common Core: 4th Grade English Language Arts : Language
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Example Questions
Example Question #5 : Use A Comma Before A Coordinating Conjunction In A Compound Sentence: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.2.C
Select the answer that correctly joins the two sentences below into one sentence:
The forward kicked the soccer ball towards the goal. The goalie dove for the ball.
The forward kicked the soccer ball towards the goal and the goalie dove for the ball.
The forward kicked the soccer ball towards the goal and, the goalie dove for the ball.
The forward kicked the soccer ball towards the goal, the goalie dove for the ball.
The forward kicked the soccer ball towards the goal, and the goalie dove for the ball.
The forward kicked the soccer ball towards the goal, and the goalie dove for the ball.
A compound sentence is two simple sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction such as and, but, or, or so. The correct answer is: The forward kicked the soccer ball towards the goal, and the goalie dove for the ball.
Example Question #6 : Use A Comma Before A Coordinating Conjunction In A Compound Sentence: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.2.C
Select the answer that correctly joins the two sentences below into one sentence:
The basketball player dribbled the ball down the court. He shot the ball to scored 2 points.
The basketball player dribbled the ball down the court, he shot the ball to score 2 points.
The basketball player dribbled the ball down the court, and he shot the ball to score 2 points.
The basketball player dribbled the ball down the court and he shot the ball to score 2 points.
The basketball player dribbled the ball down the court and, he shot the ball to score 2 points.
The basketball player dribbled the ball down the court, and he shot the ball to score 2 points.
A compound sentence is two simple sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction such as and, but, or, or so. The correct answer is: The basketball player dribbled the ball down the court, and he shot the ball to score 2 points.
Example Question #7 : Use A Comma Before A Coordinating Conjunction In A Compound Sentence: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.2.C
Select the answer that correctly joins the two sentences below into one sentence:
My dad paid for the pizza. I ate most of the pizza.
My dad paid for the pizza, but I ate most of the pizza.
My dad paid for the pizza but, I ate most of the pizza.
My dad paid for the pizza, I ate most of the pizza.
My dad paid for the pizza but I ate most of the pizza.
My dad paid for the pizza, but I ate most of the pizza.
A compound sentence is two simple sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction such as and, but, or, or so. The correct answer is: My dad paid for the pizza, but I ate most of the pizza.
Example Question #8 : Use A Comma Before A Coordinating Conjunction In A Compound Sentence: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.2.C
Select the answer that correctly joins the two sentences below into one sentence:
Jessica baked all of the cookies by herself. Her roommate, Megan, ate them all while Jessica was at work.
Jessica baked all of the cookies by herself, but her roommate, Megan, ate them all while Jessica was at work.
Jessica baked all of the cookies by herself but, her roommate, Megan, ate them all while Jessica was at work.
Jessica baked all of the cookies by herself but her roommate, Megan, ate them all while Jessica was at work.
Jessica baked all of the cookies by herself, her roommate, Megan, ate them all while Jessica was at work.
Jessica baked all of the cookies by herself, but her roommate, Megan, ate them all while Jessica was at work.
A compound sentence is two simple sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction such as and, but, or, or so. The correct answer is: Jessica baked all of the cookies by herself, but her roommate, Megan, ate them all while Jessica was at work.
Example Question #9 : Use A Comma Before A Coordinating Conjunction In A Compound Sentence: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.2.C
Select the answer that correctly joins the two sentences below into one sentence:
It snowed on night long. I had to shovel snow in the morning.
It snowed on night long, I had to shovel snow in the morning.
It snowed on night long so, I had to shovel snow in the morning.
It snowed on night long so I had to shovel snow in the morning.
It snowed on night long, so I had to shovel snow in the morning.
It snowed on night long, so I had to shovel snow in the morning.
A compound sentence is two simple sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction such as and, but, or, or so. The correct answer is: It snowed on night long, so I had to shovel snow in the morning.
Example Question #10 : Use A Comma Before A Coordinating Conjunction In A Compound Sentence: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.2.C
Select the answer that correctly joins the two sentences below into one sentence:
I could walk up the street to see James. I could walk down the street to see Caleb.
I could walk up the street to see James or I could walk down the street to see Caleb.
I could walk up the street to see James, or I could walk down the street to see Caleb.
I could walk up the street to see James or, I could walk down the street to see Caleb.
I could walk up the street to see James, I could walk down the street to see Caleb.
I could walk up the street to see James, or I could walk down the street to see Caleb.
A compound sentence is two simple sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction such as and, but, or, or so. I could walk up the street to see James, or I could walk down the street to see Caleb.
Example Question #101 : Language
Select the answer that correctly joins the two sentences below into one sentence:
I want to get an "A" on the quiz Friday. I don't feel like studying.
I want to get an "A" on the quiz Friday, but I don't feel like studying.
I want to get an "A" on the quiz Friday, so I don't feel like studying.
I want to get an "A" on the quiz Friday so I don't feel like studying.
I want to get an "A" on the quiz Friday but I don't feel like studying.
I want to get an "A" on the quiz Friday, but I don't feel like studying.
A compound sentence is two simple sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction such as for, and, nor, but, or, yet, or so. A coordinating conjunction connects these two separate independent clauses. The comma goes before the coordinating conjunction.
The correct answer is: I want to get an "A" on the quiz Friday, but I don't feel like studying.
Example Question #102 : Language
Select the answer that correctly joins the two sentences below into one sentence:
I am a singer. I am a dancer.
I am a singer, yet I am a dancer.
I am a singer, so I am a dancer.
I am a singer, and I am a dancer.
I am a singer but I am a dancer.
I am a singer, and I am a dancer.
A compound sentence is two simple sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction such as for, and, nor, but, or, yet, or so. A coordinating conjunction connects these two separate independent clauses. The comma goes before the coordinating conjunction.
The correct answer is: I am a singer, and I am a dancer.
Example Question #103 : Language
Select the answer that correctly joins the two sentences below into one sentence:
Lexi did not want pizza for lunch on Friday. She ordered it anyway.
Lexi did not want pizza for lunch on Friday so she ordered it anyway.
Lexi did not want pizza for lunch on Friday yet she ordered it anyway.
Lexi did not want pizza for lunch on Friday, so she ordered it anyway.
Lexi did not want pizza for lunch on Friday, yet she ordered it anyway.
Lexi did not want pizza for lunch on Friday, yet she ordered it anyway.
A compound sentence is two simple sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction such as for, and, nor, but, or, yet, or so. A coordinating conjunction connects these two separate independent clauses. The comma goes before the coordinating conjunction.
The correct answer is: Lexi did not want pizza for lunch on Friday, yet she ordered it anyway.
Example Question #104 : Language
Where in the sentence below should a comma be added?
You can take a taxi to the museum or you can walk the six blocks.
After the word "or"
After the word "taxi"
After the word "museum"
No comma is needed.
After the word "museum"
A compound sentence is two simple sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction such as for, and, nor, but, or, yet, or so. A coordinating conjunction connects these two separate independent clauses. The comma goes before the coordinating conjunction. The coordinating conjunction used in this sentence is "or," so the comma needs to be before the word.
The correct answer is: You can take a taxi to the museum, or you can walk the six blocks.
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