Simple and Compound Sentences

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3rd Grade

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L.3.1H, L.7.1A, L.5.1E

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Terrie Walker

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Simple and Compound Sentences

Review the Difference Between Simple & Compound Sentences

A simple sentence has one subject (can be singular or plural) and one main verb (predicate).
A compound sentence combines two simple sentences with a comma and a conjunction.

Multiple Choice

What type of sentence is this? (You should be able to explain how you know. Find the subject and find the verb BEFORE YOU answer!)

Parkah and Ky'lee both wore bows in their hair on Friday.

simple

compound

Multiple Select

A compound sentence is made up of two simple sentences joined together with a _________ and a ___________. (Pick the 2 correct answers.)

comma

period

conjunction

adjective

Conjunctions, what's your function?

Remember F.A.N.B.O.Y.S.
FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR, YET, SO
These coordinating conjunctions combine two simple sentences to form a compound sentence.
Here's a hint: The main conjunctions you will use are: AND, BUT, OR, SO

Multiple Choice

Why is the following sentence NOT a compound sentence?

Arryonia and Jacob joined the running club.

It's missing a conjunction.

It's missing a verb.

It does not have two independent clauses (simple sentences).

It's missing a subject.

Multiple Choice

True or False?

An independent clause can stand on its on and makes one complete thought.

True

False

Multiple Choice

Another name for an independent clause is:

a simple sentence

a conjunction

a compound sentence

Multiple Choice

What is the best way to combine the following independent clauses?

Allison finished her Learning Farm assignment.

She still needs to take an AR test.

Allison finished her Learning Farm assignment, yet she still needs to take an AR test.

Allison finished her Learning Farm assignment, or she still needs to take an AR test.

Allison finished her Learning Farm assignment, for she still needs to take an AR test.

Multiple Choice

What would be the best coordinating conjunction to join these 2 independent clauses?

Addison studied all week.

She made the highest score on the test.

YET

BUT

Multiple Select

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.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is written correctly?

Bryant wore Crocs, Ace wore Nikes.

Bryant wore Crocs but Ace wore Nikes.

Bryant wore Crocs, but Ace wore Nikes.

Don't forget to put the comma AFTER the first independent clause!

Simple and Compound Sentences

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