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Simple and Compound Sentence Review

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A simple sentence has a subject, a verb, and expresses a complete thought. This means that it is technically a(n) (a)   clause.

2.

Taking this independent clause, we need to make sure that the first letter is (a)   .

3.

Lastly, we need to make sure that the independent clause has (a)   at the end.

4.

A compound sentences is two (a)   clauses joined together.

5.

In compound sentences, when using conjunctions, we have to use (a)   conjunctions.

6.

The acronym we use to remember the seven coordinating conjunctions is (a)   .

7.

In order, separated only by spaces, the seven coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) are...

(a)  

8.

Our other option, if we're not using coordinating conjunctions, would be to use a (a)   instead of a comma.

9.

Simple or compound?

I moved the pig's lips, so it looked like it was talking.

a)

simple

b)

compound

10.

Simple or compound?

Superdog put on his cape and strolled on the treadmill.

a)

simple

b)

compound

11.

Simple or compound?

The bunny tried to pull an all-nighter, but he couldn't handle it.

a)

simple

b)

compound

12.

Simple or compound?

The panda had had enough of Jim's attitude, so he cleared off his desk.

a)

simple

b)

compound

13.

Simple or compound?

Rover was hungry and decided to make lemon chicken for dinner.

a)

simple

b)

compound

14.

Pick the appropriate coordinating conjunction...

The orangutan had just showered, ___ he needed to dry his hair.

a)

and

b)

for

c)

so

d)

but

15.

Pick the most appropriate coordinating conjunction...

The baby danced, ___ she was happy.

a)

for

b)

and

c)

so

d)

nor