Practice Simple and Compound Sentences

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

• I like apples and I like bananas.

• The dog barked.

• She ran fast, but she was late.

• I went to the park, and I saw my friend.

Which of these is a compound sentence?

• The sun is shining.

• The cat slept on the mat.

• I wanted to play outside, but it was raining.

• The bird sang.

Choose the simple sentence.

• I finished my homework, and I watched TV.

• The flowers are blooming.

• She likes pizza, but he likes pasta.

• I went to the store, and I bought milk.

Which sentence is a compound sentence?

• The baby is sleeping.

• I read a book, and my sister drew a picture.

• The car is red.

• The cake is sweet.

Combine these two simple sentences into a compound sentence: "I have a pencil." "I have a pen."

• I have a pencil, and I have a pen.

• I have a pencil pen.

• I have a pencil with a pen.

• I have a pencil or pen.

Which word is a conjunction used to join two simple sentences?

• Because

• And

• Quickly

• Under

Identify the simple sentence.

• I like to swim, but my brother likes to run.

• The cake is delicious.

• She went to the store, and she bought bread.

• I wanted to go, but I was tired.

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

• The dog chased the ball.

• The rain stopped, and the sun came out.

• The cat is black.

• The bird flew.

Combine these two simple sentences using a conjunction: "Tom likes soccer." "Tom likes basketball."

• Tom likes soccer but basketball.

• Tom likes soccer and Tom likes basketball.

• Tom likes soccer, basketball.

• Tom likes soccer or basketball.

Which sentence uses a conjunction correctly?

• I like ice cream, and cake.

• I like ice cream and I like cake.

• I like ice cream, I like cake.

• I like ice cream cake and.