Simple and Compound Sentences CORRECTIVES

Simple & Compound Sentences

A simple sentence contains one subject and one predicate and forms a complete thought. It is an independent clause.

A simple sentence may have a compound subject, a compound predicate, or both.

• Example: Kayla had lunch at the museum.

• Example: Brian and Zoie ate and watched a show.

A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses (simple sentences).
The independent clauses are joined with a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
They can also be joined with a semicolon when you don't want to use a conjunction.

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

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

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

Example: The big dog frightened Lucy, and she ran away in tears.

Determine whether the following sentences are simple or compound.​

Multiple Choice

Mandy 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

Betsy 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

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Type the coordinating conjunction that starts with F.

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Type the coordinating conjunction that starts with A.

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Type the coordinating conjunction that starts with N.

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Type the coordinating conjunction that starts with B.

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Type the coordinating conjunction that starts with O.

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Type the coordinating conjunction that starts with Y.

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Type the coordinating conjunction that starts with S.

Multiple Choice

How many independent clauses are in this sentence:

Bob and Tom don't like corn, peas, or carrots.

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

Multiple Choice

How many independent clauses are in this sentence:

I went to the store, but I forgot the milk and the eggs.

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

Multiple Choice

How many independent clauses are in this sentence:

My dog got off her leash, so I chased her, but then she saw Todd and thought he had a treat, so she ran to him and sat down.

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1