Simple & Compound Sentences
A simple sentence is a complete thought with a
subject and predicate.
Tina painted a picture of an apple tree.
1 subject and 1 predicate
A compound sentence is two simple sentences put together
and uses a comma and a conjunction.
Tina painted a picture of an apple tree, but she didn’t like it.
2 ideas, uses a comma, and a conjunction
Other conjunctions to look for: but, so, and, for, yet, because
Mrs. Bradley’s Teaching Paradise
Name: __________________________________________
Simple and Compound Sentences
A simple sentence is a complete thought with a subject and predicate.
A compound sentence is two simple sentences put together and uses a comma
and a conjunction.
Directions: Write an S on the line if the sentence is a simple sentence.
Write a C on the line if the sentence is a compound sentence.
1. Dad went to the store for milk. ______
2. Ann doesn’t like volleyball, but she loves cheerleading. ______
3. In my lunch box I have a sandwich, chips, and an apple. ______
4. My dog’s name is Muffin. ______
5. I grabbed my umbrella, because it looked like it was going to rain. ______
6. Mom likes to paint her nails and relax. ______
7. At the fair, I rode the huge snake rollercoaster. ______
8. Tom was hungry, so he decided to make bacon and eggs for breakfast. ______
9. Sara, my cousin, likes to come to my house and swim. ______
10. I was feeling sick today, so my mom let me stay home from school. ______
Directions: Combine each simple sentence below to make a new compound
sentence. Remember to use a comma and a conjunction.
11. It is hot outside. Today I will swim in my pool. _________________________
______________________________________________________________
12. Frank was so tired. He had three basketball games this weekend. __________
______________________________________________________________
Mrs.
Mrs. Bradley’s
Bradley’s Teaching
Teaching Paradise
Paradise
Name: _________ANSWER KEY_________
Simple and Compound Sentences
A simple sentence is a complete thought with a subject and predicate.
A compound sentence is two simple sentences put together and uses a comma
and a conjunction.
Directions: Write an S on the line if the sentence is a simple sentence.
Write a C on the line if the sentence is a compound sentence.
1. Dad went to the store for milk. __S__
2. Ann doesn’t like volleyball, but she loves cheerleading. __C__
3. In my lunch box I have a sandwich, chips, and an apple. __S__
4. My dog’s name is Muffin. __S__
5. I grabbed my umbrella, because it looked like it was going to rain. __C__
6. Mom likes to paint her nails and relax. __S__
7. At the fair, I rode the huge snake rollercoaster. __S__
8. Tom was hungry, so he decided to make bacon and eggs for breakfast. __C__
9. Sara, my cousin, likes to come to my house and swim. __S__
10. I was feeling sick today, so my mom let me stay home from school. __C__
Directions: Combine each simple sentence below to make a new compound
sentence. Remember to use a comma and a conjunction.
11. It is hot outside. Today I will swim in my pool. _________________________
______________ANSWERS WILL VARY______________________________
12. Frank was so tired. He had three basketball games this weekend. __________
______________ ANSWERS WILL VARY _____________________________
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Bradley’s Teaching
Teaching Paradise
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