Let's solve this
compound sentences worksheet step by step.
We are given a list of
compound words (actually, these are
conjunctions and connecting words) to choose from:
> for, so, yet, and, or
> unless, however, because, but, after
We need to pick the
correct word from this list to complete each sentence logically. The goal is to make each sentence a
compound sentence, meaning it has
two independent clauses joined by a
coordinating conjunction or a
subordinating conjunction.
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Let's go through each sentence:
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1. I bought an apple, _________ I bought a pear.
- Both parts are independent clauses.
- They show
addition – two things happened.
- Best choice:
and
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✔ Answer: and
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2. I missed the bus, _________ I walked to the park.
- First clause: "I missed the bus" (problem)
- Second clause: "I walked to the park" (what happened next)
- This shows
cause and effect: missing the bus led to walking.
- Best choice:
so
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✔ Answer: so
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3. Sam will miss the bus, _________ she finds her keys.
- This is a conditional: She will miss the bus
unless she finds her keys.
- "Unless" means "if not".
- So: She will miss the bus
unless she finds her keys.
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✔ Answer: unless
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4. Sally is famous, _________ she is very humble.
- Two contrasting ideas: famous vs. humble.
- Best connector:
but
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✔ Answer: but
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5. James said no _________ he didn't want to go.
- He said no
because he didn’t want to go.
- This shows
reason.
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✔ Answer: because
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6. We went to buy shoes, _________ the car broke down.
- Two events: going to buy shoes, then the car broke down.
- But the second event
interrupted the first.
- “However” is used to show contrast or unexpected turn.
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✔ Answer: however
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7. I eat carrots, _________ a snack before dinner.
- "Carrots" and "a snack" are both foods.
- This is
adding something: I eat carrots
and a snack.
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✔ Answer: and
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8. The gym is closed, _________, we can go to the beach.
- "The gym is closed" – problem
- "We can go to the beach" – alternative
- So, we’re saying: The gym is closed,
but we can go to the beach.
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✔ Answer: but
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9. We can play, _________ we can have ice-cream.
- Two options: playing OR having ice cream.
- This is a choice.
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✔ Answer: or
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10. You can play _________ you have finished your homework.
- Conditional: Only if homework is done.
- "After" fits perfectly: You can play
after you finish homework.
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✔ Answer: after
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Final Answers:
1.
and
2.
so
3.
unless
4.
but
5.
because
6.
however
7.
and
8.
but
9.
or
10.
after
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Summary Table:
| Sentence | Answer |
|--------|--------|
| 1 | and |
| 2 | so |
| 3 | unless |
| 4 | but |
| 5 | because |
| 6 | however |
| 7 | and |
| 8 | but |
| 9 | or |
| 10 | after |
✔ All sentences now form logical compound sentences using the correct connecting words.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of compound sentence worksheet.
