Exercise: Commas with compound sentences

Select the item that correctly combines each of the following pairs of sentences into a compound sentence.

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Max Weber was not in favor of a classless society. He thought it would lead to the expansion of the power of the state over the individual.

2 of 10

Joan Didion’s nonfiction is renowned. Her novels are also worthwhile.

3 of 10

I have studied ten of Verdi’s operas. I have only begun to appreciate the wealth of his creativity.

4 of 10

The playwright disliked arguing with directors. She avoided rehearsals.

5 of 10

Tropical fish do not bark. They are not cuddly pets.

6 of 10

Treatments for infertility become more promising each year. In vitro fertilization has helped many people have children.

7 of 10

It was not her party. She wanted to be the center of attention.

8 of 10

I hated the sound of the wind chimes. They kept me awake on stormy nights.

9 of 10

Go with Mr. Dominguez. He can explain the computer systems to you.

10 of 10

The climbers reached the summit. The whole world seemed to spread out below them.