Simple and Compound Sentences

Simple and Compound Sentences

Unit 14: A Ringgit Saved is a Ringgit Earned

What is a simple sentence?​

• A simple sentence has only one independent clause which contains a subject (S) and a verb (V).

• It may have more than one subject and more than a verb.

​EXAMPLES OF SIMPLE SENTENCES

1. We bought tickets to the hockey game. (one subject, one verb)

2. Najmee and Asin play futsal every weekend. (two subjects, one verb)

3. Asyura makes personalised cards and sells them to her friends. (one subject, two verbs)

COMPOUND SENTENCES

• A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

Multiple Choice

I drank a lot of water ____ I was thirsty.

• for

• and

• but

• so

Multiple Choice

Asin was sick ____ he did not go to school.

• for

• and

• but

• so

Multiple Choice

My grandfather is old ____ he still plays tennis.

• for

• and

• but

• so

Multiple Choice

She does not drink tea _____ does she eat cakes.

• or

• yet

• nor

• but

Multiple Choice

Hockey players always play carefully ____ they still get hurt sometimes.

• or

• yet

• nor

• but

Multiple Choice

Identify the type of sentence :

The lady is arranging flowers.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

Multiple Choice

Identify the type of sentence :

The lady is a florist and she is arranging a

table bouquet.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

Multiple Choice

Identify the type of sentence :

The florist arranges the flowers and puts

candles on the table.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

Multiple Choice

Identify the type of sentence :

The arrangement is simple yet attractive.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

Multiple Choice

Identify the type of sentence :

The florist did not bring the plates nor

glasses for it is brought by the caterer.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

• complex sentence

Multiple Choice

Is the sentence simple or compound?

We will make it out of colorful fabric, and it will be big enough for my bed.

• Simple

• Compound

Multiple Choice

Is the sentence simple or compound?

I'm helping Gram make a quilt.

• Simple

• Compound

Multiple Choice

Is the sentence simple or compound?

I can't wait until it is all finished.

• Simple

• Compound

Multiple Choice

Is the following sentence a Simple sentence or a Compound sentence?

" Mrs. Musto and Mrs. Gambler ate an entire pizza during lunch. "

• Simple Sentence

• Compound Sentence

Multiple Choice

Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or a Compound Sentence?

" My mom told me to clean my room, or I won't be able to go to the movies with my friends."

• Simple Sentence

• Compound Sentence

Multiple Choice

Which conjunction best completes the sentence?

Sam could pack a lunch, _________ he could buy lunch at school.

• or

• so

• yet

• nor

Multiple Choice

Charlie is going to the Halloween dance, _________ Johnny is not.

• but

• yet

• or

• nor