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WorksheetsSimple and Compound Sentence Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
A simple sentence has a subject, a verb, and expresses a complete thought. This means that it is technically a(n) (a) clause.
Taking this independent clause, we need to make sure that the first letter is (a) .
Lastly, we need to make sure that the independent clause has (a) at the end.
A compound sentences is two (a) clauses joined together.
In compound sentences, when using conjunctions, we have to use (a) conjunctions.
The acronym we use to remember the seven coordinating conjunctions is (a) .
In order, separated only by spaces, the seven coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) are...
(a)
Our other option, if we're not using coordinating conjunctions, would be to use a (a) instead of a comma.
Simple or compound?
I moved the pig's lips, so it looked like it was talking.
simple
compound
Simple or compound?
Superdog put on his cape and strolled on the treadmill.
simple
compound
Simple or compound?
The bunny tried to pull an all-nighter, but he couldn't handle it.
simple
compound
Simple or compound?
The panda had had enough of Jim's attitude, so he cleared off his desk.
simple
compound
Simple or compound?
Rover was hungry and decided to make lemon chicken for dinner.
simple
compound
Pick the appropriate coordinating conjunction...
The orangutan had just showered, ___ he needed to dry his hair.
and
for
so
but
Pick the most appropriate coordinating conjunction...
The baby danced, ___ she was happy.
for
and
so
nor
