Understanding Simple and Compound Sentences

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

• because it was hungry

• The mathematics book has review questions.

Identify the compound sentence from the options below.

• I wanted to go for a walk; however, I was too tired.

• Grenada is known as "Pure Grenada," and it is famous for its production of nutmeg and mace.

Which coordinating conjunction best completes the sentence below?

The astronauts just returned to Earth, __ they were in space for nine months.

• and

• for

• but

What is the correct punctuation for this compound sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk but it started to rain'?

• I wanted to go for a walk but, it started to rain.

• I wanted to go for a walk! but it started to rain.

• I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

Combine the sentences: 'She loves to dance.' and 'He loves to sing.' using a coordinating conjunction.

• She loves to dance but he loves to sing.

• She loves dancing, he loves singing.

• She loves to dance, and he loves to sing.

• He loves to dance, and she loves to sing.

Which coordinating conjunction best completes the sentence below?

Sam reviews his notes every day, ___ he always remembers what he learns.

• so

• yet

Which of the following sentences is a correct statement about a compound sentence?

• A compound sentence is one that contains two independent clauses.

• A compound sentence contains only one independent clause.

• A compound sentence is a simple sentence with a dependent clause.

Fill in the blank: A simple sentence contains a subject and a _________.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

Make a compound sentence.

Fill in the blank: 'I wanted to go to the party, _________ I was too tired.'

• because

• but

• so

• and

Fill in the blank: A simple sentence expresses a complete _________.

• sentence

• thought

• question

• idea