Compound Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence has one subject and one predicate. Example: 'I am an amazing student!'.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence has two or more simple sentences joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I want to play in the snow, so I will need my snow boots.'

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words or groups of words. Examples: 'and', 'but', 'or', 'so'.

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How do you make a compound sentence?

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You can make a compound sentence by joining two simple sentences with a conjunction. Example: 'I called my mom, but she did not answer!'

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What does 'but' mean in a compound sentence?

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'But' shows contrast between two ideas. Example: 'I love pizza, but my brother prefers pasta.'

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What does 'so' mean in a compound sentence?

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'So' shows a cause and effect relationship. Example: 'I was hungry, so I ate a snack.'

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Can a compound sentence have more than one subject?

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Yes, a compound sentence can have multiple subjects. Example: 'Tom and Jerry went to the park, and they played together.'

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one subject and one predicate, while a compound sentence has two or more simple sentences joined by a conjunction.

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True or False: A compound sentence can have only one subject.

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False. A compound sentence can have multiple subjects.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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Example: 'I love ice cream, and my sister loves cake.'