Simple and Compound Sentences

A compound sentence has...

• two subjects and two predicates

• is joined by a comma with one of the FANBOYS

• two complete clauses

• all of the above

Which of these sentences in a simple sentence.

• Pugsley and Obi slept together on the couch.

• Buddy ran to the fence while Pugsley sat under the tree.

• Mrs. Schick worked all weekend, and her husband played computer games.

• The storm came, and it went.

Which of these is a compound sentence?

• The storm came, and it went.

• Pugsley ran to the fence.

• Obi got into the garbage.

• After getting into the garbage, Obi got sick and threw up.

Which of the following are compound sentences? (Select all that apply.)

• It was very hot outside, yet I still ran 3 miles.

• Mr. King and Mr. Davis like the Florida Gators.

• Sloane was so tired after cheerleading practice.

• Charlie Brown tried to kick the football, but Lucy pulled it away.

David did not expect a victory, but he flashed a victory sign anyway.

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

Which of the following is NOT a compound sentence?

• I like coffee, and my sister likes tea.

• The game was over, but the crowd refused to leave.

• The teacher returned the homework after she noticed the error.

• They got there early, and they got really good seats.

Which of these sentences in a compound sentence?

• Pugsley and Obi slept together on the couch.

• Buddy ran to the fence while Pugsley sat under the tree.

• Mrs. Schick worked all weekend, and her husband played computer games.

• The storm came, and it went.

What is the subject(s) of this sentence: Buddy ran to the fence, and Puglsey ran to the tree.

• Buddy

• Pugsley

• tree

• fence

What is the predicate(s) of this sentence: Buddy ran to the fence, and Puglsey ran to the tree.

• Buddy

• Pugsley

• ran to the fence

• ran to the tree

What is the definition of a simple sentence? A simple sentence has...

• has two subjects and two predicates

• one subject and one predicate.

• multiple subjects and one predicate

• None of the above