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Simple and compound sentences

Grade 2 Sentences Worksheet
Hint:
Purple is my favorite color. (S)
Is each sentence simple or compound? Pink is her favorite color, but
Write (S) for a simple sentence and (C) she also likes blue. (C)
for a compound sentence.

C 1. Bill is playing a videogame, and he is listening to music.

2. Danny did not wash his clothes, but he will fold them.

3. Roger is the fastest runner of the school.

4. Debra completed the test, so now she can read her book.

5. Marty feeds his cats, and he cleans their litter box.

6. Taking care of animals is a big responsibility.

7. The forks go on the left, but the knife is on the right.

8. The table is set for dinner.

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Simple and compound sentences

Grade 3 Sentences Worksheet
Emily won the game. (S)

Write “S” for simple sentences and “C” for Emily won the game, so she
compound sentences. received a medal. (C)

C 1. Dad drove slowly, for the road was icy.

_______ 2. My brother and sister still sit in car seats.

_______ 3. Jenna washed her clothes, and she put them away.

_______ 4. Matthew’s headphones are no longer working.

_______ 5. My dad does not have cheques, but he

does have a credit card.

_______ 6. The neighbors are raking their lawn.

_______ 7. Thomas wants to make cookies, but there is no flour left.

_______ 8. The lady and man live on the other side of the park.

_______ 9. Will you do your homework now, or will you wait until after
dinner?

_______ 10. Our living room needs a new rug and a fresh coat of
paint.

_______ 11. Jackson practices everyday, yet he is not progressing.

_______ 12. Mom bought new towels and tissues for the bathroom.

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Simple and compound sentences

Grade 3 Sentences Worksheet
Emily won the game. (S)

Write “S” for simple sentences and “C” for Emily won the game, so she
compound sentences. received a medal. (C)

S 1. The cat is trying to open the closet door.

_______ 2. Felix hung his coat near the front door.

_______ 3. They were hungry, so they made a sandwich.

_______ 4. Sarah dropped the glass jar, but it did not break.

_______ 5. All the windows and skylights let natural light into the
house.

_______ 6. It is Friday night, yet I am not tired.

_______ 7. He climbed the stairs two at a time.

_______ 8. The orange juice stain on your shirt will go away in the
wash.

_______ 9. Was this the right answer, or did I make a mistake?

_______ 10. I like to wash my hands, for there is a new bar of soap
near the sink.

_______ 11. A squirrel came up to the deck.

_______ 12. He did not know the answer, but he

was interested in knowing it.

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