Simple and Compound Sentences Review Bellwork

Is the following sentence a Simple sentence or a Compound sentence?

" Mrs. Musto and Mrs. Gambler ate an entire pizza during lunch. "

• Simple Sentence

• Compound Sentence

Answer explanation

The sentence "Mrs. Musto and Mrs. Gambler ate an entire pizza during lunch" is a Simple sentence because it contains a single independent clause with a subject and a predicate, without any coordinating conjunctions or additional clauses.

Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or Compound Sentence?
I decided I really wanted to eat a pumpkin muffin, so I drove to the store to buy one. 

• Simple Sentence 

• Compound Sentence 

Answer explanation

The sentence contains two independent clauses connected by 'so', making it a Compound Sentence. A Simple Sentence would have only one independent clause.

Which of the following answers lists ALL of the coordinating conjunctions? (FANBOYS)

• It, my, For, And, So, But, Dog 

• Because, If, So that, Even though, Since

• For, The, A, An, Yet, So, But 

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So' as these are all coordinating conjunctions, commonly remembered by the acronym FANBOYS. The other options include unrelated words or phrases.

Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or a Compound Sentence?
The amazing sprinter ran and jumped during his big race.

• Simple Sentence

• Compound Sentence

Answer explanation

The sentence 'The amazing sprinter ran and jumped during his big race' is a Simple Sentence because it contains one independent clause with a compound predicate ('ran and jumped'), not multiple independent clauses.

Biscuit loves to chase the squirrels around the yard, but he doesn't realize that he will never catch them.

• Simple Sentence

• Compound Sentence

Answer explanation

The sentence contains two independent clauses: 'Biscuit loves to chase the squirrels around the yard' and 'he doesn't realize that he will never catch them.' This makes it a compound sentence, as it connects two complete thoughts.

Choose the simple sentence:

• Tiny sharks, grey and hungry, chased our boat.

• Tiny grey sharks chased our boat; they looked really hungry

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'Tiny sharks, grey and hungry, chased our boat,' is a simple sentence as it contains a single independent clause with a subject and a verb. The other option is a compound sentence due to the semicolon.

In a compound sentence, what do you need before a conjunction?

• period

• semi-colon

• a comma

• conjunction

Answer explanation

In a compound sentence, a comma is needed before a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') to separate the independent clauses. This helps clarify the sentence structure and improves readability.

A compound sentence can be constructed in a number of ways. Which is NOT one of the ways to construct a compound sentence?

• Use a comma and a coordinating conjunction

• Use a semicolon

• a comma by itself

• Use a colon

Answer explanation

A compound sentence cannot be formed using a comma by itself, as this creates a comma splice. Correct methods include using a coordinating conjunction with a comma, a semicolon, or a colon.

Is this compound sentence written correctly?

Rainsford wrestled himself out of his clothes and he shouted with all his power.

• Yes.

• No. It is missing an independent clause.

• No. It is missing a comma.

• No. It is missing a coordinating conjunction.

Answer explanation

The sentence is a compound sentence that connects two independent clauses. However, it requires a comma before the coordinating conjunction 'and' to separate the clauses properly. Thus, it is missing a comma.

What type of sentence is the following?
On Saturday, we ate French toast.

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

Answer explanation

The sentence "On Saturday, we ate French toast." is a simple sentence because it contains a single independent clause with a subject and a predicate, expressing a complete thought.