Let’s go through each problem one by one. The goal is to combine two short sentences into one compound sentence using a word like “and” or “but.” We’ll make sure the new sentence makes sense and sounds natural.
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1. The boy ate chips. The boy ate cake.
We can join these with “and” because both things happened — he ate chips AND he ate cake.
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The boy ate chips and the boy ate cake.
But we can make it smoother by saying:
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The boy ate chips and cake.
*(This is still a compound idea, just shortened for better flow.)*
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2. We drew stars. We drew hearts.
Again, both actions happened — so use “and.”
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We drew stars and we drew hearts.
Or more smoothly:
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We drew stars and hearts.
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3. Can you run? Can you jump?
These are questions. To combine them, we keep the question form and add “and.”
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Can you run and can you jump?
But that sounds awkward. Better to say:
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Can you run and jump?
*(Still a compound question — asking about two things.)*
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4. Pam likes dogs. Lesley likes dogs.
Both people like dogs — so we can say:
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Pam likes dogs and Lesley likes dogs.
Or even shorter:
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Pam and Lesley like dogs.
*(This is a compound subject — still counts as combining the ideas!)*
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5. Max can read. Max can write.
Max has two abilities — so use “and.”
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Max can read and Max can write.
Better version:
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Max can read and write.
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6. Cats run fast. Dogs run fast.
Both animals run fast — so:
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Cats run fast and dogs run fast.
Or:
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Cats and dogs run fast.
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Now let’s write the final answers in the cleanest, most natural way for each:
Final Answer:
1. The boy ate chips and cake.
2. We drew stars and hearts.
3. Can you run and jump?
4. Pam and Lesley like dogs.
5. Max can read and write.
6. Cats and dogs run fast.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of compound sentence practice worksheet.
