EF5/6 Compound sentence quiz work

Quiz- Compound Sentences

Write compound sentences that include the following words:

1. in the meantime “attention”

in the meantime – waiting for something to happen

meanwhile – at the same time

We have a big math test next Tuesday; in the meantime, pay attention to your homework.

2. consequently “anxious”

anxious – worried (adj)

anxiety – worry (n)

Sarah is anxious about her math test; consequently, she does some deep breathing exercises.

3. but “learn”

4. so “think”

5. ordinarily “impress”

Maria impressed her boss at work last week; ordinarily, he doesn’t notice her.

Maria always impresses her boss at work; ordinarily, he trusts her.

Joe is always late for class; he gives a bad impression.

Sarah always gives a good impression to her clients.

Sarah’s boss is always impressed with her work; ordinarily, she is a top employee.

xxxxx ; ordinarily, she always gets an annual bonus.

xxxxx ; ordinarily, she always gets an annual raise.

6. meanwhile “Skytrain”

I was waiting for the Skytrain to arrive; meanwhile, I was checking my phone.

I was waiting for the Skytrain to arrive; meanwhile, Joe was waiting at the station for me.

punctuation , ;

COMPOUND

, SOBA

; TRANS,

It is warm today, and it is sunny.

It is warm today; also, and it is sunny.

, so   , or   , but    , and

; therefore,     ; otherwise,    ; however,   ; also,