Simple vs. Compound Sentences

A simple sentence has ____ independent clause.

• one
• two
• more than two

A compound sentence has at least two ___________ clauses.

• independent
• dependent

Identify the type of the following sentence.

The Marshall Islands consist of thirty-four small islands in the Pacific Ocean.

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

Identify the type of the following sentence.

Farming is vital to the economy, but many islanders work at a military base.

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

Choose the best coordinating conjunction to complete the following sentence.

The sun was setting, .......... we had to end the game with a tie score.

• and

• for

• so

• yet

Choose the best coordinating conjunction to complete the following sentence.

My sister was going to take me to dinner, .......... her car wouldn’t start.

• nor

• for

• or

• but

How can the following two simple sentences be joined together to form a compound sentence?

Jack found difficulty reading the newspaper. His eyesight was very poor.

• Jack found difficulty reading the newspaper, so his eyesight was very poor.

• Jack found difficulty reading the newspaper, for his eyesight was very poor.

• Jack found difficulty reading the newspaper, and his eyesight was very poor.

• Jack found difficulty reading the newspaper, yet his eyesight was very poor.

How can the following two simple sentences be joined together to form a compound sentence?

Ayla was was not at the meeting. Ayla was not at work yesterday.

• Ayla was not at the meeting, nor was she at work yesterday.

• Ayla was not at the meeting, or was she at work yesterday.

• Ayla was not at the meeting, and was she at work yesterday.

• Ayla was not at the meeting, yet was she at work yesterday.

My favorite food is pizza, and Kylie's favorite food is french fries.

• simple

• Compound

Ken always told the truth, so his teacher had great trust for him.

• Simple
• Compound