Compound Sentences

Which is a simple sentence?

• I am an amazing student!

• It is raining, so I will bring an umbrella.

• My dog is hungry, and he is thirsty.

• I can have an apple, or I can have a pear.

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Make these simple sentences into a compound sentence.

I called my mom. She did not answer.

• I called my mom.

• I called my mom, but she did not answer!

• I called George and Tom

• I called my mom, so she answered.

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Create a compound sentence.

I love pizza. My brother bought me a slice.

• My brother bought me a slice.

• I love pizza.

• I love pizza, so my brother bought me a slice.

• I love pizza, but my brother bought me a slice.

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Which is a compound sentence? Choose all that apply.

• My hair is a mess, so I will brush it.

• The ball is yours.

• I like apples.

• I like to play baseball, but I prefer football.

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True or False: A compound sentence has only 1 subject and 1 predicate.

• True

• False

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True of False: A compound sentence has 2 subject and 2 predicates joined together with a comma and a conjunction like and, or, but, so?

• True

• False

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Which sentences are compound sentences? Check all correct answers.

• I made cake, and I hope you like it.

• I need more plants in my yard.

• I want to get a snake, and my sister wants a dog.

• I miss my Grandmom, so I will visit her.

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Which compound sentence has the correct conjunction?

• It will be a long drive, because I will bring a book.

• It will be a long drive. I will bring a book.

• It will be a long drive, so I will bring a book.

• It will be a long drive, or I will bring a book.

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Which is the compound sentence?

• It is snowing.

• So, I will need my snow boots.

• I want to play in the snow, so I will need my snow boots.

• I want to play in the snow.

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I feel good about compound sentences: yes or no?

• Yes.

• No.

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