Let’s go through each sentence one by one and decide if it’s
simple or
compound.
Remember:
- A
simple sentence has just one subject and one verb (one complete thought).
- A
compound sentence has two or more simple sentences joined together — usually with a comma + conjunction like “and,” “but,” or “or.”
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1. *I like to write, and Dylan likes to draw.*
→ Two complete thoughts: “I like to write” AND “Dylan likes to draw.” Joined by “and”.
✔ Compound
2. *I will race you to the fence.*
→ One subject (“I”), one action (“will race”). Just one thought.
✔ Simple
3. *Did you call me, or am I hearing things?*
→ Two questions joined by “or”. Each is a complete thought.
✔ Compound
4. *This chair is so comfortable.*
→ One subject (“this chair”), one verb (“is”). One thought.
✔ Simple
5. *We were early, and we had to wait.*
→ Two complete thoughts: “We were early” + “we had to wait.” Joined by “and”.
✔ Compound
6. *We were late, but we still had to wait.*
→ Two thoughts: “We were late” + “we still had to wait.” Joined by “but”.
✔ Compound
7. *I am suspicious of Carl.*
→ One subject (“I”), one verb (“am”). One thought.
✔ Simple
8. *Joey works hard, and he gets paid well.*
→ Two thoughts: “Joey works hard” + “he gets paid well.” Joined by “and”.
✔ Compound
9. *When you showed up, I thought I was dreaming.*
→ This looks tricky! “When you showed up” is not a full sentence on its own — it’s a dependent clause. The main part is “I thought I was dreaming.” So this is actually a
complex sentence, but since our choices are only “simple” or “compound”, and it’s NOT compound (no two independent clauses), we treat it as
simple for this worksheet.
✔ Simple *(Note: In real grammar, this is complex — but for this level, they’re likely treating anything that isn’t clearly two independent clauses as simple.)*
10. *I will read tonight, or I might watch television.*
→ Two complete thoughts: “I will read tonight” + “I might watch television.” Joined by “or”.
✔ Compound
11. *The appointment ran over, and we were late for dinner.*
→ Two thoughts: “The appointment ran over” + “we were late for dinner.” Joined by “and”.
✔ Compound
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Final Answer:
1. B
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. B
6. B
7. A
8. B
9. A
10. B
11. B
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of compound sentences worksheet 2nd grade.
