Simple & Compound Sentences Practice #2

​Simple & Compound Sentences

By Deborah Garcia

Simple Sentences

Simple Sentence:

A simple sentence has one independent clause (a complete thought with a subject and a verb).
➤ Example 1: The sun set behind the mountains.
➤ Example 2: Maria and Juan studied for the test.

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A simple sentence has one ​ ​ ​

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A simple sentence has a ​ ​

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and a​

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complete thought

verb

noun

adjective

incomplete thought

Compound Sentences

Compound Sentences:

 A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction ( FANBOYS = for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon.
➤ Example 1: The rain stopped, and the sun came out.
➤ Example 2: It was raining heavily; we decided to stay inside.

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A compound sentence has two or more ​

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with a ​

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independent clauses

coordinating conjunction

dependent clauses

subordinating conjunction

Open Ended

What are the 7 coordinating conjunctions that are used in compound sentences? HINT: FANBOYS

Multiple Choice

What type of sentence is below? Is it a simple sentence or a compound sentence?

The dog barked loudly at the mail carrier.

• Simple

• Compound.

Multiple Choice

What type of sentence is below? Is it a simple sentence or a compound sentence?

I wanted to go to the store, but it was already closed.

• Simple

• Compound

Multiple Choice

What type of sentence is below? Is it a simple sentence or a compound sentence?

My friends and I love watching scary movies.

• Simple

• Compound

Multiple Choice

What type of sentence is below? Is it a simple sentence or a compound sentence?

She ran to the bus stop, and she caught the bus just in time

• Simple

• Compound

Multiple Choice

What type of sentence is below? Is it a simple sentence or a compound sentence?

The baby cried all night.

• Simple

• Compound

Multiple Choice

What type of sentence is below? Is it a simple sentence or a compound sentence?

Jason plays the guitar, and Mia sings beautifully

• Simple

• Compound

Multiple Choice

What type of sentence is below? Is it a simple sentence or a compound sentence?

My brother and I cooked dinner together.

• Simple

• Compound

Multiple Choice

What type of sentence is below? Is it a simple sentence or a compound sentence?

We went to the park, and we played basketball for hours.

• Simple

• Compound

Multiple Choice

What type of sentence is below? Is it a simple sentence or a compound sentence?

She wanted to stay up late, yet she fell asleep on the couch.

• Simple

• Compound

Multiple Choice

What type of sentence is below? Is it a simple sentence or a compound sentence?

The lights flickered during the storm.

• Simple

• Compound

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Options (10)

I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.

The movie was long, yet everyone stayed until the end.

James studied for the test, and he earned an A.

The sun was shining; the birds were singing.

We could go to the beach, or we could stay home and rest.

The cat slept on the couch.

My brother plays soccer after school.

The wind blew through the open window.

Sarah baked cookies for her friends.

The teacher smiled at the noisy class.

Organize these sentences into the right categories. The sentences are either simple sentences or compound sentences.

Simple Sentence

Compound Sentences

Open Ended

Create your own simple sentence.

Open Ended

Create your own compound sentence.