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PUNCTUATION – Commas Separate – Compound Sentences Quiz

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COMMAS SEPARATE-Compound Sentences #2
PUNCTUATION – Commas Separate – Compound Sentences Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Question

Punctuate the following sentences using a comma and a coordinate conjunction.

(Be sure to insert a space after the comma.)

Type the answer in the shaded space of the second sentence.

The ocean covers 70% of the earth’s surface { } much of it has not completely been explored.

The ocean covers 70% of the earth’s surface BLANK 1 of 1 much of it has not completely been explored.

The ocean covers 70% of the earth’s surface Fill in the blank 1 of 1 much of it has not completely been explored.

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REMEMBER: The COORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS are AND, OR, NO, FOR, BUT, YET, SO.
Question 2 of 10

2. Question

Punctuate the following sentences using a comma and a coordinate conjunction. (Be sure to insert a space after the comma.)

Type the answer in the shaded space of the second sentence.

(Be sure to insert a space after the comma.)

Most oceans begin with a continental shelf { } then have a steep slope to the deep seabed.

Most oceans begin with a continental shelf BLANK 1 of 1 then have a steep slope to the deep seabed.

Most oceans begin with a continental shelf Fill in the blank 1 of 1 then have a steep slope to the deep seabed.

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Question 3 of 10

3. Question

Punctuate the following sentences using a comma and a coordinate conjunction.

(Be sure to insert a space after the comma.)

Type the answer in the shaded space of the second sentence.

The highest mountain ranges on earth are underwater { } they usually are found along tectonic plates.

The highest mountain ranges on earth are underwater BLANK 1 of 1 they usually are found along tectonic plates.

The highest mountain ranges on earth are underwater Fill in the blank 1 of 1 they usually are found along tectonic plates.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Question

Punctuate the following sentences using a comma and a coordinate conjunction.

(Be sure to insert a space after the comma.)

Type the answer in the shaded space of the second sentence.

The islands of Hawaii were formed by volcanic eruptions { } new islands are being formed today.

The islands of Hawaii were formed by volcanic eruptions BLANK 1 of 1 new islands are being formed today.

The islands of Hawaii were formed by volcanic eruptions Fill in the blank 1 of 1 new islands are being formed today.

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Question 5 of 10

5. Question

Punctuate the following sentences using a comma and a coordinate conjunction.

(Be sure to insert a space after the comma.)

Type the answer in the shaded space of the second sentence.

Deep canyons as big as the Grand Canyon exist in the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean { } they are teaming with sea life.

Deep canyons as big as the Grand Canyon exist in the oceansBLANK 1 of 1 they are teaming with sea life.

Deep canyons as big as the Grand Canyon exist in the oceansFill in the blank 1 of 1 they are teaming with sea life.

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REMEMBER: The COORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS are AND, OR, NO, FOR, BUT, YET, SO.
Question 6 of 10

6. Question

Punctuate the following sentences using a comma and a coordinate conjunction.

(Be sure to insert a space after the comma.)

Type the answer in the shaded space of the second sentence.

There are forests underwater { } these forests are made up of kelp, not trees.

There are forests underwater BLANK 1 of 1 these forests are made up of kelp, not trees.

There are forests underwater Fill in the blank 1 of 1 these forests are made up of kelp, not trees.

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Hint

REMEMBER: The COORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS are AND, OR, NO, FOR, BUT, YET, SO.
Question 7 of 10

7. Question

Punctuate the following sentences using a comma and a coordinate conjunction.

(Be sure to insert a space after the comma.)

Type the answer in the shaded space of the second sentence.

It snows underwater { } it is not snow as we know it.

It snows underwater BLANK 1 of 1 it is not snow as we know it.

It snows underwater Fill in the blank 1 of 1 it is not snow as we know it.

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Hint

REMEMBER: The COORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS are AND, OR, NO, FOR, BUT, YET, SO.
Question 8 of 10

8. Question

Punctuate the following sentences using a comma and a coordinate conjunction.

Type the answer in the shaded space of the second sentence.

The snow is made up of dead organisms { } they float down like snow to the ocean floor.

The snow is made up of dead organisms BLANK 1 of 1 they float down like snow to the ocean floor.

The snow is made up of dead organisms Fill in the blank 1 of 1 they float down like snow to the ocean floor.

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Hint

REMEMBER: The COORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS are AND, OR, NO, FOR, BUT, YET, SO.
Question 9 of 10

9. Question

Punctuate the following sentences using a comma and a coordinate conjunction.

(Be sure to insert a space after the comma.)

Type the answer in the shaded space of the second sentence.

There are hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor { } a complete other world of unusual creatures that live near them.

There are hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor BLANK 1 of 1 a complete other world of unusual creatures that live near them.

There are hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor Fill in the blank 1 of 1 a complete other world of unusual creatures that live near them.

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Hint

REMEMBER: The COORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS are AND, OR, NO, FOR, BUT, YET, SO.
Question 10 of 10

10. Question

Punctuate the following sentences using a comma and a coordinate conjunction.

(Be sure to insert a space after the comma.)

Type the answer in the shaded space of the second sentence.

The Pacific Ocean is on earth { } we know more about the moon’s surface than the floor of this ocean.

The Pacific Ocean is on earth BLANK 1 of 1 we know more about the moon’s surface than the floor of this ocean.

The Pacific Ocean is on earth Fill in the blank 1 of 1 we know more about the moon’s surface than the floor of this ocean.

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Hint

REMEMBER: The COORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS are AND, OR, NO, FOR, BUT, YET, SO.

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