Question

compound sentences
a compound sentence is two or more complete sentences that are joined into one sentence. the complete sentences are joined by a coordinating conjunction. a coordinating conjunction is a connecting word like and, or, or but.
simple sentences do you eat green bananas?
do you eat only ripe bananas?
compound sentence do you eat green bananas or do you eat only ripe bananas?
circle the coordinating conjunction that joins simple sentences together.

1. i wanted to buy a new bike but i didnt have enough money.
2. bill tripped on a crack in the sidewalk and he sprained his ankle.
3. may i take this seat or are you saving it for someone?
4. you must hurry or you will be late.
5. celia knew the way but suddenly she was confused.
6. should we play monopoly or should we go for a walk?
7. ben ate three hot dogs for lunch and now he has a stomachache.
8. vanessa wanted the black puppy but her brother wanted the spotted one.
9. some snakes are poisonous and some are not.
10. jeffrey made the sandwiches and joanne packed the picnic basket.
11. you could come over tomorrow or we could meet at the park saturday.
12. the power went out and we had to use flashlights.

Explanation:

According to the definition of coordinating conjunctions (words like and, or, but that join simple sentences in a compound sentence), we check each sentence.

Answer:

1. but
2. and
3. or
4. or
5. but
6. or
7. and
8. but
9. and
10. and
11. or
12. and