Compound Sentences

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence has one subject and one predicate. Example: 'I am an amazing student!'.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence has two simple sentences joined by a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or'). Example: 'I called my mom, but she did not answer!'.

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What does a conjunction do in a compound sentence?

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A conjunction connects two simple sentences. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', and 'so'.

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How do you change simple sentences into a compound sentence?

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You can join two simple sentences using a conjunction. Example: 'I love pizza. My brother bought me a slice.' becomes 'I love pizza, so my brother bought me a slice.'.

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What is the purpose of a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence combines ideas to show a relationship between them.

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True or False: A compound sentence has 2 subjects and 2 predicates.

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True.

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What is an example of a conjunction?

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Examples of conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', and 'so'.

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Can a compound sentence have more than two simple sentences?

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Yes, a compound sentence can have more than two simple sentences joined by conjunctions.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one subject and one predicate, while a compound sentence has two or more simple sentences joined together.

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What is an example of a compound sentence using 'and'?

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Example: 'I like ice cream, and my sister likes cake.'.