Simple vs. Compound Sentences

She ran to the store and bought milk.

• Simple

• Compound

She ran to the store, and she bought milk.

• Simple

• Compound

Jerry wants to go for a walk, but he can't find his shoes.

• Simple

• Compound

My dad loves to jog and ride bikes.

• Simple

• Compound

Susan's dog was barking at me, yet I still wanted to pet him.

• Simple

• Compound

My sister and her friend are walking to Starbucks and buying coffee.

• Simple

• Compound

There are lots of people at the mall; it is difficult to walk through the crowd.

• Simple

• Compound

My desk is really messy, but I know where everything is.

• Simple

• Compound

I have three pets; my orange cat is my favorite.

• Simple

• Compound

I decided to walk to the store to buy bread, peanut butter, and jelly.

• Simple

• Compound