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Using the comma rule in compound sentences

Quiz by Oak National Academy: KS2 English (2)

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  • Q1
    What is a main clause?
    a group of words that contains a verb and makes complete sense
    a sentence starter followed by a comma
    a group of words with no verb
    a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word
    30s
  • Q2
    How many main clauses are most often in a compound sentence?
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    30s
  • Q3
    What type of conjunction joins two main clauses in a compound sentence?
    co-ordinating conjunction
    subordinating conjunction
    formal conjunction
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  • Q4
    Which of these are co-ordinating conjunctions?
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  • Q5
    Match the co-ordinating conjunction to its purpose.
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  • Q6
    Which co-ordinating conjunction would be best to link these two main clauses? You must take a raincoat __________ you will get wet.
    and
    or
    but
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