Simple Sentence Worksheets | Free English Worksheets - Free Printable

Let's solve this worksheet step by step. The task is to determine whether each sentence is simple (s) or compound (c).

Definitions:

- Simple sentence: Contains one independent clause (a complete thought with a subject and predicate).
- Compound sentence: Contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (like *and, but, or, so, for, yet, nor*) or a semicolon.

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Now, let’s analyze each sentence:

1. Mary was sick, but Peter was okay.
→ Two independent clauses: "Mary was sick" and "Peter was okay", joined by "but".
✔ Compound (c)

2. Jack plays soccer on Saturdays.
→ One independent clause.
✔ Simple (s)

3. Her dad was an angry man.
→ One independent clause.
✔ Simple (s)

4. He ran to the ocean, and played in the water.
→ Two independent clauses: "He ran to the ocean" and "he played in the water" (implied subject), joined by "and".
✔ Compound (c)

5. Sally's new dog was naughty.
→ One independent clause.
✔ Simple (s)

6. Sam had a pink car, and Jan had a red car.
→ Two independent clauses joined by "and".
✔ Compound (c)

7. The music was so loud.
→ One independent clause.
✔ Simple (s)

8. He was tired, so he went to bed.
→ Two independent clauses: "He was tired" and "he went to bed", joined by "so".
✔ Compound (c)

9. Paul's mother told him to be quiet.
→ One independent clause.
✔ Simple (s)

10. The house was on fire.
→ One independent clause.
✔ Simple (s)

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Final Answers:

1. c
2. s
3. s
4. c
5. s
6. c
7. s
8. c
9. s
10. s

✔ Answer Key:
1. c 2. s 3. s 4. c 5. s 6. c 7. s 8. c 9. s 10. s

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