To solve this problem, we need to determine whether each sentence is
simple or
compound. Here are the definitions:
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Simple Sentence: A sentence that contains only one independent clause (a subject and a predicate).
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Compound Sentence: A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (such as "and," "but," "or," "nor," "for," "so," or "yet") or a semicolon.
Let's analyze each sentence:
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1. Alexia drove to work.
- This sentence has one independent clause: "Alexia drove to work."
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Answer: Simple (s)
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2. Jackson loves pizza, but he hates burgers.
- This sentence has two independent clauses:
- "Jackson loves pizza"
- "he hates burgers"
- They are joined by the coordinating conjunction "but."
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Answer: Compound (c)
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3. Sarah ran to work, and now she’s tired.
- This sentence has two independent clauses:
- "Sarah ran to work"
- "now she’s tired"
- They are joined by the coordinating conjunction "and."
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Answer: Compound (c)
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4. He looks very sleepy today.
- This sentence has one independent clause: "He looks very sleepy today."
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Answer: Simple (s)
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5. Peter should be at school, but he’s at home.
- This sentence has two independent clauses:
- "Peter should be at school"
- "he’s at home"
- They are joined by the coordinating conjunction "but."
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Answer: Compound (c)
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6. The diamond over there is beautiful.
- This sentence has one independent clause: "The diamond over there is beautiful."
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Answer: Simple (s)
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7. Bella had 2 books, and Mary had 3 pencils.
- This sentence has two independent clauses:
- "Bella had 2 books"
- "Mary had 3 pencils"
- They are joined by the coordinating conjunction "and."
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Answer: Compound (c)
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8. His eyes were blue, and her eyes were red.
- This sentence has two independent clauses:
- "His eyes were blue"
- "her eyes were red"
- They are joined by the coordinating conjunction "and."
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Answer: Compound (c)
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9. Their car had no gas.
- This sentence has one independent clause: "Their car had no gas."
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Answer: Simple (s)
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10. The monkeys love to eat bananas.
- This sentence has one independent clause: "The monkeys love to eat bananas."
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Answer: Simple (s)
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Final Answers:
1.
s
2.
c
3.
c
4.
s
5.
c
6.
s
7.
c
8.
c
9.
s
10.
s
Boxed Answer:
\[
\boxed{s, c, c, s, c, s, c, c, s, s}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of simple and compound sentences worksheet.
