Name: ______________________________
Period: ______ Date: _________________
Review: Simple vs. Compound Sentences
Define Compound Sentences
Fill in the blanks to define what makes a compound sentence.
1. A compound sentence must have more than one ________________________________ clause.
2. Those clauses must be connected with a ________________________________ conjunction.
3. There are 7 of those conjunctions (FANBOYS): ___________________________________________________
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Simple vs. Compound Sentences
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In the blank, label each sentence: Simple or Compound
If the sentence is a compound sentence, underline the two or more independent clauses and label them
IC. Then box the coordinating conjunction.
IC
IC
Example: Compound Ms. James handed us a review, and we completed it.
_____________________ 4. The flower blossom opened, and a bee landed on it.
_____________________ 5. Alice and Haley walked to class together.
_____________________ 6. I packed an umbrella, for the weatherman had predicted rain.
_____________________ 7. Elise likes all the flavors of jellybeans but the buttered popcorn flavor.
_____________________ 8. Either science or reading would have to be my favorite subject.
_____________________ 9. The soup was a strange color, but it tasted delicious!
_____________________ 10. The presentation will be short, or it will have to wait until later.
_____________________ 11. We’re having a warmer winter than usual, so we have been able to wear shorts.
_____________________ 12. The birds were awake and tweeting so early this morning.
_____________________ 13. Casey, Jules, and Noelle are coming over for dinner and to watch a movie.