Simple and Compound Sentences

I ate pizza for dinner.

Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?

• simple

• compound

The teacher told me it was time to clean up, so I started packing up.

Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?

• simple

• compound

The teacher told me it was time to clean up, so I started packing up.

What is the conjunction word?

• started

• so

• was

I love to play basketball at recess, _______ my friends like to play football.

Which conjunction word fits BEST here?

• but
• so

• and

• or

Which is the BEST way to write the sentence?

• We get to watch a new movie this weekend, and my cousins are spending the night!

• We get to watch a new movie this weekend and my cousins are spending the night.

• We get to watch a new movie this weekend my cousins are spending the night.

Match the following

• It was my birthday, so we had cake.

• compound

• The dog is very fluffy.

• compound

• The dog is very fluffy, and so cute.

• simple

• The cat is orange.

• simple

• We sang happy birthday to my friend.

• simple

Mali had a too many tomatoes, ______ she sold them at the market with Mr. Taylor.

Which conjunction fits BEST here?

• but

• so

• although

• also

Kojo was able to sell his hens eggs.

Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?

• simple

• compound

Kojo made a profit from selling his eggs, ____ he was able to buy more hens.

Which conjunction fits best here?

• so

• but

• and

• becasue

Kojo's farm was very successful, therefore he was able to help his country.

Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?

• simple

• compound