Understanding Simple and Compound Sentences

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

• I went to the store, and I bought some apples.

• She dances beautifully.

• The sun is shining, but it's very cold.

• They wanted to stay, but they had to leave.

What is a compound sentence?

• A sentence with only one verb.

• A sentence with two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

• A sentence with one subject and one verb.

• A sentence that only has dependent clauses.

Which conjunction is used in this compound sentence? "I wanted to go, but I stayed home instead."

• And

• But

• So

• Or

Identify the compound sentence.

• I saw a bird in the sky.

• She ran quickly, but she missed the bus.

• The cat sleeps on the sofa.

• We stayed at home all day.

Which of the following sentences is NOT a compound sentence?

• He loves pizza, and he also loves pasta.

• She sings and dances every day.

• They wanted to leave, but they stayed.

• I studied hard, so I passed the exam.

How many independent clauses are in a simple sentence?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which sentence is a compound sentence?

• We walked to the park, and we played soccer.

• She was late.

• He enjoys reading books.

• They are going to the mall.

What punctuation is used before the conjunction in a compound sentence?

• Period

• Comma

• Exclamation mark

• Semicolon

Identify the simple sentence:

• I wanted to play soccer, but it started to rain.

• She finished her homework, and then she watched TV.

• He works at a bank.

• They went to the movies, so they were late.

Which of these is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• And

• But

• Because

• Or