1. what is the correct punctuation for the compound sentence? a. i got in trouble, i can't go to the party. b. got in trouble, so i can't go to the party. c. i got in trouble so i can't go to the party. d. i got in trouble then i can't go to the party. 2. what is the correct punctuation for the compound sentence? a. the boy ran across the street, he retrieved the ball. b. the boy ran across the street but he retrieved the ball. c. the boy ran across the street; he retrieved the ball. d. the boy ran across the street and he retrieved the ball. 3. what is the correct punctuation for the simple sentence? a. the boy and girl ran to school before class started. b. the boy and girl ran to school, before class started. c. the boy and girl ran to school; before class started. d. the boy and girl ran to school: before class started.