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Simple and Compound Sentences (HW 1)

I. Punctuate the following sentences by looking at how the clauses are connected. If it is a simple
sentence write, “S” on the line. If it is a compound sentence write “CD” on the line.

Remember:

1. A simple sentence would not require a comma.

Example: She went to see the movie and liked it very much.

2. A compound sentence requires a comma before the conjunction or a semicolon with

no conjunction.

Example: She went to see the movie, and she liked it very much.

She went to see the movie; she liked it very much.

1. I would go with you but I am tired and just want to go to bed.

2. He listened in class but he didn't take part in class discussions.

3. My mom sets the alarm and wakes me in the morning.

4. My family owned a farm and they used to raise livestock.

5. The horse trotted and soon broke into a gallop.

6. A beard covered his face and his eyes were bloodshot.

7. I caught a tiny trout and we had it for supper.

8. She didn't like me she even said so.

9. The band played all night long and the crowd cheered even longer.

10. The wolf pack stalked and killed an injured elk.

11. My dad drives me to school and he also picks me up at three.

12. The moon was full last night and there were many stars out too.

13. Mexico is a great place to vacation and I can’t wait to go there.

14. Mexico is a great place to snorkel and see Myan ruins.

15. I eat a huge piece of pie and drank a tall glass of milk too.
II. Punctuate the following sentences by looking at how the clauses are connected. If it is a simple sentence
write, “S” on the line. If it is a compound sentence write “CD” on the line.

1. The sun shines brightly in the sky, and I love to read books.

2. She ran to catch the bus, yet the cat is sleeping on the windowsill.

3. He sings beautifully, but she arrived at the stop just in time.

4. The cat is sleeping on the windowsill, and his voice brings joy to everyone who hears it.

5. I love to read books, yet it's still quite cold outside.

6. The birds outside are chirping loudly, and she ran to catch the bus.

7. She arrived at the stop just in time, but the sun shines brightly in the sky.

8. His voice brings joy to everyone who hears it, yet I love to read books.

9. It's still quite cold outside, and he sings beautifully.

10. The cat is sleeping on the windowsill, yet the birds outside are chirping loudly.

III. Complete each question with a compound sentence of your own!

1. The weather was beautiful, and ___________.

2. She enjoys hiking in the mountains, but ___________.

3. He plays the guitar every day, yet ___________.

4. The party was lively, and ___________.

5. They went to the beach for vacation, but ___________.

6. The new restaurant serves delicious food, and ___________.

7. She loves to travel to exotic destinations, yet ___________.

8. He bought a new car, but ___________.

9. The book was interesting, and ___________.

10. They adopted a puppy from the shelter, yet ___________.