Simple and Compound Sentences

Draw

Underline each independent clause and circle the conjunction that joins them.

Draw

Underline each independent clause and circle the conjunction that joins them.

Multiple Choice

Is this a compound sentence or simple sentence?

I like pepperoni and black olives on my pizza.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

Multiple Choice

Is this a compound sentence or simple sentence?

We scored five runs, but we still lost the game.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

Open Ended

Form a compound sentence using these two independent clauses.

Sarah's throat really hurt. She didn't sing.

Open Ended

Form a compound sentence using these two independent clauses.

My piano lesson is on Tuesday. My saxophone lesson is on Thursday.

Open Ended

Form a compound sentence using these two independent clauses.

I am extremely tired. I am too excited to sleep.