Simple and Compound Sentences

Simple and Compound Sentences

Grammar Practice

Open Ended

Read the sentence below. Type what I need to do to correct it.

sofia ate for bananas for breakfast.

Simple Sentence

Tells one complete thought

I played Among Us after dinner.

Compound Sentences

Made up of two simple sentences

I played Among Us after dinner and before I finished my homework.

To write a compound sentence, use a comma ( , ) followed by

• and

• but

• or

and

connect words, phrases, or sentences that go together or are alike

but

show a contrast

or

show a choice

Multiple Choice

The mosquitos bit me, but the flies flew by.

• Simple

• Compound

Multiple Choice

Jhulissa kicked the ball into the forest.

• Simple

• Compound

Multiple Choice

Rebeca and Franco played Roblox in the afternoon.

• Simple

• Compound

Multiple Choice

I kicked the rock and it hit Max.

• Simple

• Compound

Poll

How do you feel about simple and compound sentences?

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