Compound Sentence Writing PLC Pre Assessment

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9 questions
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Directions: Highlight in green instances where coordinating conjunctions are used appropriately to connect two independent clauses within the context of the writing piece below.

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Directions: Highlight in red instances where coordinating conjunctions are not used appropriately to connect two independent clauseswithin the context of the writing piece below.

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Directions: Read the two independent clauses below. Based upon the content, identify the major relationship between the two independent clauses. Make sure to explain why that relatonship is valid.

The directions were difficult to follow. We didn't lose our way.

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Directions: Read the two independent clauses below. Based upon the content, identify the major relationship between the two independent clauses. Make sure to explain why that relationship is valid.

The hamsters were found behind the sofa. We heard some soft pitter patter coming from the floor lamp.

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Directions: Read the two independent clauses below. Based upon the content, identify the major relationship between the two independent clauses in a complete sentence.

Then, take the two independent clauses and combine them into a compound sentence using the appropriate coordinating conjunction.

The man at the car wash didn't wash my windows. He forgot to vaccuum inside the car.

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Directions: Read the two independent clauses below. Based upon the content, identify the major relationship between the two independent clauses in a complete sentence.
Then, take the two independent clauses and combine them into a compound sentence using the appropriate coordinating conjunction.

Our sixth grade classes is going to be selling Smencils to raise money for the fieldtrip. Baked goods will be sold later to further add to the sixth grade funds.

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Directions: With the below sentences, identify them as compound or not compound based upon the structure of the sentence and the definition of what components a compound sentences must have. Write this response in a complete paragraph.
Hint: All punctuation has been removed in order for you to apply the definition of a compound sentence.

Sentence:
It was a monotonous movie and the air conditioner hazardously broke right at the climax of the plot.

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Directions: With the below sentences, identify them as compound or not compound based upon the structure of the sentence and the definition of what components a compound sentences must have. Write this response in a complete paragraph.
Hint: All punctuation has been removed in order for you to apply the definition of a compound sentence.

Sentence:
The two independent clauses can be combined with a coordinating conjunction or a conjunctive adverb.

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Prompt: In an explanatory paragraph, communicate your favorite day of the year with proper elaboration as well as examples.

1. Make sure to organize with a topic sentence, transitions, and details.
2. Incorporate compound sentences within your paragraph that have 4 different purposes. (Check the rubric to see the expectations.

Topic:
Claim: