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Date:_________________
Compound Sentences
Remember that a simple sentence has one subject-verb combination and expresses
a complete thought. A compound sentence is made up of two simple sentences
joined with a conjunction or a semicolon.
Examples of Compound Sentences:
 The sun is shining, but I am still cold.
 Mary wanted pizza; Jeff wanted hamburgers.
 My mom is a nurse, and she has to work today.
Read these sentences. Determine if they are simple or compound. Write
“simple” or “compound” on the line provided.
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The grass is getting long, so Dad will have to cut it this weekend. __________
Our class is going to the library today, and I need a new book. __________
Marissa and Jan are coming to my birthday party tomorrow. __________
Today is a holiday; I am going to sleep late. __________
I got a glass out of the cabinet and poured a drink. __________
Mrs. Jones likes to give us homework on Mondays. __________
I want to go to the movies, but Pam wants to play soccer. __________
The apples and bananas are in the same bowl on the table. __________
Combine these simple sentences to make a compound sentence. Make sure to
punctuate correctly.
9. Tanner fell down. Marvin went to get the teacher.
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Tomorrow is Friday. Our class is going on a field trip.
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Answers Compound Sentences
Remember that a simple sentence has one subject-verb combination and expresses
a complete thought. A compound sentence is made up of two simple sentences
joined with a conjunction or a semicolon.
Examples of Compound Sentences:
 The sun is shining, but I am still cold.
 Mary wanted pizza; Jeff wanted hamburgers.
 My mom is a nurse, and she has to work today.
Read these sentences. Determine if they are simple or compound. Write
“simple” or “compound” on the line provided.
1.
2.
3.
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The grass is getting long, so Dad will have to cut it this weekend. _Compound_
Our class is going to the library today, and I need a new book. _ Compound_
Marissa and Jan are coming to my birthday party tomorrow. _Simple_
Today is a holiday; I am going to sleep late. _Compound_
I got a glass out of the cabinet and poured a drink. _Compound_
Mrs. Jones likes to give us homework on Mondays. _Compound_
I want to go to the movies, but Pam wants to play soccer. _Compound_
The apples and bananas are in the same bowl on the table. _Compound_
Combine these simple sentences to make a compound sentence. Make sure to
punctuate correctly.
9. Tanner fell down. Marvin went to get the teacher.
Tanner fell down, and Marvin went to get the teacher.
10.
Tomorrow is Friday. Our class is going on a field trip.
Tomorrow is Friday, and our class is going on a field trip.
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