Simple and Compound Sentences

Simple & Compound Sentences

Lesson Objective

be able to identify, create, and analyze simple and compound sentences

Multiple Choice

A simple sentence has....

• One subject and One Predicate

• One subject and two predicated

• Two dependent clauses.

• Nothing but punctuation.

Multiple Choice

What is a compound sentence?

• Two or more sentences that are joined together with a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

• One sentence that has a conjunction and ends with punctuation.

• Two or more sentences that are joined with a comma.

• One sentence that has a comma.

Simple Sentence

• sentence containing one INDEPENDENT clause (a subject and verb that function alone).

Ex:
Selena had lunch at the museum.
Abby helped her dad clean the garage.
Jonah visited Maryland.

Multiple Choice

Choose the simple sentence from the choices below.

• Allen and Henry ate hamburgers and hot dogs for dinner.

• We won the final game; it was so much fun.

• Although I am tired, I don't want to go home.

Multiple Choice

Choose the simple sentence from the choices below.

• I don't want to hear what you have to say if you're going to be rude.

• Please sit down with us and listen carefully.

• We won't go on Saturday ,so let's finish our project today.

Multiple Choice

Choose the simple sentence from the choices below.

• We will buy bikes to ride at the park.

• When you are done with your work, you can go outside.

• This is my favorite restaurant ,so I always give it a good review.

Compound Sentence

• contains a subject and verb, and at least ONE more subject and verb.

• made up of at least two independent clauses.

• has a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)

Ex:
Cara walked on the treadmill, and Dave did push-ups.

Jake had dinner, but he is still hungry.

Multiple Choice

Ashlynn and Matt love candy, so Ms. Stafford gives them some every day.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

Multiple Choice

Identify the compound sentence:

• He drank milk last night and added protien.

• Milk cows are sweet and lovely.

• He saw that the milk was curdled, and he threw it away with disgust.

• He thought he could drink the whole gallon but could not.

Multiple Choice

What comes before the conjunction in a compound sentence?

• a period

• a comma

• the word "and"

• a question mark

Simple Sentences with Compound Components

The independent clause in a simple sentence can have a compound (more than one) subject or compound (more than one) verb.

• Deanna and Josh contributed to the fundraiser. < Compound Subject

• Keith argued and bickered with Kendra about making dinner. < Compound Verb

Direct Object

To find the direct object, find the subject and the ACTION verb... then ask "who" or "what" received the action.

Mom + ate + "who" or "what" = cookies
^ ^ ^
Sub. Verb direct object

Simple Sentences with Compound Components

The independent clause in a simple sentence can also have a compound direct object.

• Elsie either ate ice cream or chocolates for dessert.

• Vic drove a car and a truck at the dealership.

Multiple Select

Select the compound components (subject, verb, or direct object) in the sentence.

Mile washed and dried the dishes.

• Mila

• washed

• dried

• and

• dishes

Multiple Select

Select the compound components (subject, verb, or direct object) in the sentence.

Tyson and Jake brought water to practice.

• water

• practice

• Tyson

• brought

• Jake

Multiple Select

Select the compound components (subject, verb, or direct object) in the sentence.

Kayla brought cookies and brownies to share with everyone.

• brought

• cookies

• share

• brownies

• Kayla

PRACTICE TIME!

Multiple Choice

Kristy took the day off school, but her doctor's appointment was canceled.

• compound

• simple

Multiple Choice

Paul and his twin brother made breakfast for their parents.

• compound

• simple

Multiple Choice

Charity piled her sweaters on the closet shelf.

• compound

• simple

Multiple Choice

Rashad ordered a large coffee, but he accidentally grabbed the small one.

• compound

• simple

Multiple Choice

Derek has a sweet tooth, so he keeps candy in his desk drawer.

• compound

• simple

Multiple Choice

Either Kendall or Cassie will upload the document.

• compound

• simple

Multiple Choice

Jerry took his sister to school, and then he went to work.

• compound

• simple

Multiple Choice

Alyssa and Allie were on time, yet they could not find a seat.

• compound

• simple

Multiple Choice

Fletcher flipped through his study cards.

• compound

• simple

Multiple Choice

Jonathan loves his dog, and he takes her to the park every afternoon.

• compound

• simple

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.

The weather today will be cool, ____ it will also be rainy.

• or

• but

• and

• so

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.

I play the violin well, _____ the clarinet is my favorite instrument.

• so

• but

• for

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.

You may have soup, ____ you may have salad.

• or

• and

• nor

• yet

Multiple Choice

Does this sentence need a comma?
I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home instead.

• Yes 
• No

Multiple Choice

Does this sentence need a comma?

She said you were sick but I think you're just lazy.

• Yes

• No

Multiple Select

A compound sentence is joined by...

• a comma and conjunction

• just a conjunction

• just a comma

• a semi-colon

Multiple Choice

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Javier prefers to play soccer with his team at school but his brother likes to play with his friends at the park.

• comma after team

• comma after but

• no comma needed

• comma after school

Multiple Choice

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Jim wants to go to the prom with Jenny so he is saving his money to buy a corsage for her.

• comma after money

• comma after Jenny

• comma after so

• no comma needed

Multiple Choice

Choose the compound sentence.

• Greg's car broke down and stopped in the middle of the road.

• Greg needs to get to work, but his car broke down.

• Greg and John need to get to work.

• Greg needs to get to work. His car broke down.

Multiple Choice

You know you love me; I know you care.

• simple
• compound
• fragment
• run-on

Multiple Choice

We sat directly behind home plate, wearing our new jerseys and enjoying the best nachos ever.

• simple
• compound
• fragment

Multiple Choice

Our dog will run away through the open gate.

• simple
• compound
• fragment
• run-on

Multiple Choice

Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or Compound Sentence?
I decided I really wanted to eat a pumpkin muffin, so I drove to the store to buy one. 

• Simple Sentence 
• Compound Sentence 

Multiple Choice

A simple sentence is:

• 1 or more independent clauses

• 1 independent clause

• 1 phrase and 1 clause

Multiple Choice

What is a compound sentence?

• 2 or more independent clauses

• 1 independent clause, 1 dependent clause

• 2 or more independent clauses, 2 or more phrases

Multiple Choice

What is an independent clause?

• A complete sentence with at least one subject and one verb

• A sentence that has helping verbs

• A sentence that has an independent subject