Let's solve the task step by step.
Task:
Identify whether each sentence is
simple or
compound.
- Write
"S" for a
simple sentence (one independent clause).
- Write
"C" for a
compound sentence (two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction like "and," "but," "so," etc.).
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1) *Justin prefers to have vegetable salad for breakfast.*
- This sentence has
one subject ("Justin") and
one main verb ("prefers").
- It expresses one complete thought.
- There are no coordinating conjunctions joining two independent clauses.
✔ Answer: S
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2) *The dog barked, and the little girl ran away.*
- This sentence has
two independent clauses:
- "The dog barked"
- "the little girl ran away"
- They are joined by the coordinating conjunction
"and".
- So, this is a
compound sentence.
✔ Answer: C
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3) *My mom bought a red backpack for me.*
- One subject ("My mom"), one verb ("bought"), one complete idea.
- No conjunction linking multiple clauses.
✔ Answer: S
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4) *Miss Kate teaches us English.*
- One subject ("Miss Kate"), one verb ("teaches"), one complete thought.
- Simple structure.
✔ Answer: S
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5) *It is very hot, so we can't play games.*
- Two independent clauses:
- "It is very hot"
- "we can't play games"
- Joined by the coordinating conjunction
"so".
- Therefore, it’s a compound sentence.
✔ Answer: C
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Final Answers:
1) S
2) C
3) S
4) S
5) C
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Summary:
| Sentence | Type | Answer |
|--------|------------|--------|
| 1 | Simple | S |
| 2 | Compound | C |
| 3 | Simple | S |
| 4 | Simple | S |
| 5 | Compound | C |
✔ Correct responses: S, C, S, S, C
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of compound sentence worksheet 2nd grade.
