Simple & Compound Sentences

Simple & Compound Sentences

Simple Sentences

Simple sentences show one complete idea:

Marvin and I went fishing.

A predicate tells what the subject DOES or IS.

Predicate

A subject tells WHO or WHAT the sentence is about.

Subject

Simple Sentences have a subject and a predicate

Subject and Predicate

1. I enjoy pizza with sausage and pepperoni.

2. The old house on the corner has a big garden in the backyard.

Draw

Please underline the subject in blue and the predicate in red.

Open Ended

Now it's your turn. Write a simple sentence using the picture below.

Compound Sentences

combines two simple sentences using a comma and a conjunction.

Marvin and I went fishing, and we caught two big fish for dinner.

​simple sentence + conjunction + simple sentence

Coordinating Conjunctions

• I want to play outside.

• It's raining.
  
  Using a coordinating conjunction, we can join them: "I want to play outside, but it's raining."

A coordinating conjunction is like a bridge connecting two important parts of a sentence. The most common coordinating conjunctions are FANBOYS: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, and So.

Coordinating Conjunctions

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Options (15)

For

And

Nor

But

Or

Yet

So

Because

Since

Unless

While

Although

Even though

As

If

Which of these are coordinating conjuctions?

Coordinating Conjunctions

Not Coordinating Conjuctions

Multiple Choice

Which conjunction would you use to join these two simple sentences?

We are going to the store now, ____ you won’t have to go later.

• and
• or
• but
• so

Multiple Choice

Which conjunction would you use to join these two simple sentences?

I thought I had won the race, ____ I really came in second place.

• and
• but
• or
• so

Multiple Choice

My family is going on vacation, ____ we are going to visit my grandma.

• so
• and
• but
• or

Multiple Choice

We can either eat spaghetti for dinner, ____ we can eat at the local pizza place.

• and
• or
• but
• so

Multiple Choice

He didn’t go to the wedding, ____ he still sent the bride and groom a present.

• yet

• and
• nor

• or

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Options (20)

1. The cat sleeps.

The dog barks.

She enjoys reading.

He runs every morning.

The sun sets in the west.

They play soccer on weekends.

I love to cook.

The flowers bloom in spring.

I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

She loves to dance, and he enjoys singing.

The movie was long, yet it was very entertaining.

He studied hard for the exam, so he passed with flying colors.

I will go to the store, or I will order online.

She was tired, yet she decided to finish her project.

The cake was delicious, and everyone wanted a second piece.

He plays the guitar, while she plays the piano.

1. They dance gracefully to the rhythm of their favorite song.

1. He loves pizza with extra cheese, pepperoni, and a crispy crust.

1. I want to go for a walk, or we can stay home.

1. The clock ticks, and time passes.

Organize these sentences into the right categories

Simple Sentences

Compound Sentences