Simple and Compound Sentences Lesson

Simple & Compound Sentences

A simple sentence contains one subject and one predicate and forms a complete thought.

It may have a compound subject, a compound predicate, or both.

• Ex. Kayla had lunch at the museum.

• Ex. Brian and Zoie read and study books.

A compound sentence contains two or more simple sentences. They are joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction, or by a semicolon.

• Coordinating conjunctions are FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but or, yet, so)

• Compound sentences have two complete subjects and two complete predicates.

  • Ex. Darlene took the day off school, but her doctor’s appointment was canceled.

  • Ex. The big dog frightened Lucy, and she ran away in tears.

Determine whether the following sentences are simple or compound.​

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Multiple Choice

Makayla needs to go to the store, so we will have milk for cereal.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

Multiple Choice

Bella and Chloe prepped and made dinner for everyone.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

Multiple Choice

Instead of driving, Ariana and Christian walked to school.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

Multiple Choice

Leah stood and shook the blanket.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

Multiple Choice

Clifford ordered a large coffee, but he accidentally grabbed the small one.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

Multiple Choice

Alba flipped through her flash cards.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

Multiple Choice

Veronica and Patrick were on time, yet they could not find a seat.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

Multiple Choice

Preston loves his dog, and he takes her to the park every afternoon.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

Multiple Choice

Either Selorm or Lena will upload the document.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

Multiple Choice

Ashlynn and Matt love candy, so Ms. Stafford gives them some every day.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

Multiple Choice

Sophia sings.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

Multiple Choice

Kate walked on the treadmill, and her sister did push-ups.

• simple sentence

• compound sentence