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WorksheetsSimple & Compound Sentences
Total questions: 49
Worksheet time: 26mins
What type of sentence is the following - simple or compound?
During the game, the varsity team scored three touchdowns, punted twice, and rushed for three hundred yards.
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Many people prefer to own dogs; however, cats make great pets, too.
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Many people have trouble reading dystopian novels; I, however, find them quite interesting.
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During their lunch meeting, Mrs. Musto and Mrs. Gambler ate an entire cheese pizza, a large antipasto salad, and an order of breadsticks.
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My father and I helped the neighbors rake leaves after the storm, and they helped us wash our windows.
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I really wanted to eat a pumpkin muffin, so I stopped at Starbucks on my way to school to buy one.
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Biscuit loves to chase the squirrels around the yard, but he has never been able to catch any of them.
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The South American condor is smaller but much heavier than the California condor.
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Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers danced, acted, and sang in many movies during their time in Hollywood.
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Pluto is the smallest planet in the solar system, and it is farthest from the sun.
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My mom told me to clean my room, or I won't be able to go to the movies with my friends this weekend.
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We sat directly behind home plate, wearing our new jerseys and enjoying the best nachos ever.
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Billie Jean King holds four U.S. tennis championship titles and won at Wimbledon six times.
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The clothing store has many different sizes of this shirt; however, it comes in only one color.
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The Congo River begins in Zaire, flows 2,718 miles, and empties into the Atlantic Ocean.
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Before leaving for school, Jonathan went downstairs, looked for his science textbook, and grabbed a snack from the kitchen.
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The weather should be warm and beautiful next weekend; therefore, we should plan to ride our bikes to the beach and have a picnic.
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Mr. Dursley was the director of a firm called Grunnings, and he left early each morning to catch the subway near his house.
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My grandmother and grandfather will be visiting us for Thanksgiving but will probably stay at a local hotel instead of at our house.
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We can each do small things to prevent the spread of Covid; for instance, we can wear a mask, wash our hands frequently, and avoid large gatherings indoors.
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In the final seconds of the game, Josh ran down the field, into the endzone, and scored a touchdown.
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Good friends are supportive during stressful times and can often help us solve our problems.
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Jonathan spent the entire evening finishing his DBQ essay for Mrs. Patrick, but he forgot to print a copy before going to school.
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Jay finally saved enough money for his college tuition, but he couldn't decide on UGA or Georgia Southern University.
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The artist turned to a blank piece of paper, sketched a quick outline, and painted a beautiful landscape of the park.
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For her project, Madison finished her book, analyzed the main character, and wrote an analysis of the main character for Mr. Angel's class.
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One of the movies up for an Oscar was a bit long and slow-paced; however, the stunning cinematography kept the audience engaged throughout.
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Because of the storm outside, the restaurant was quite crowded; nevertheless, we managed to find a table for four near the window.
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The two friends were quite tired after the long hike and decided to rest in the shade for a while.
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The roomful of guests enjoyed a fantastic meal, toasted the young couple with champagne, and danced at the wedding reception until late in the evening.
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The sun set behind the mountains, and the sky turned a deep shade of orange.
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Sheila loves to read mystery novels and often finishes them in one sitting.
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The rain poured down heavily, yet the children continued to play outside.
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The cat slept on the windowsill, and the dog lay on the floor.
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After the rain stopped, the children went outside to play, and they built a fort in the backyard.
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The chef prepared a delicious meal, served it to the guests, and received compliments all evening.
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The sun set behind the mountains, and the stars began to twinkle in the night sky.
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Emma baked a cake, decorated it with icing, and served it to her friends.
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The train was delayed due to heavy rain, but the passengers remained patient and calm.
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The wind howled through the trees, and the leaves rustled in response.
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The book was fascinating, so I read it in one sitting.
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Sarah and Tom went to the market and bought fresh vegetables.
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The teacher explained the lesson, but the students were not paying attention.
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The students finished their science project, and they presented it to the class the next day.
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Lily watered the plants, swept the porch, and fed the cat before leaving for school.
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The rain stopped, but the streets remained flooded for several hours.
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During Advantage, many students finished their homework, and they submitted it before the deadline.
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To celebrate the holiday, Maria baked a cake, decorated it with icing, and shared it with her friends.
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Because of the storm, the train was delayed, but the passengers remained patient and waited quietly.
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