Simple vs. Compound Sentences Worksheet - Identify sentence types with fun illustrations.

To solve this, we need to look at each sentence and decide if it is simple or compound.

* Simple Sentence (s): Has one subject and one verb. It expresses a single complete thought.
* Compound Sentence (c): Has two or more independent clauses (complete thoughts) joined together. Look for joining words like and, but, or or.

Let's go through them one by one:

1. Alexia drove to work.
* Subject: Alexia. Verb: drove.
* This is just one thought.
* Answer: s

2. Jackson loves pizza, but he hates burgers.
* Thought 1: Jackson loves pizza.
* Thought 2: He hates burgers.
* They are joined by "but".
* Answer: c

3. Sarah ran to work, and now she’s tired.
* Thought 1: Sarah ran to work.
* Thought 2: She is tired.
* They are joined by "and".
* Answer: c

4. He looks very sleepy today.
* Subject: He. Verb: looks.
* This is just one thought.
* Answer: s

5. Peter should be at school, but he’s at home.
* Thought 1: Peter should be at school.
* Thought 2: He is at home.
* They are joined by "but".
* Answer: c

6. The diamond over there is beautiful.
* Subject: The diamond. Verb: is.
* This is just one thought.
* Answer: s

7. Bella had 2 books, and Mary had 3 pencils.
* Thought 1: Bella had 2 books.
* Thought 2: Mary had 3 pencils.
* They are joined by "and".
* Answer: c

8. His eyes were blue, and her eyes were red.
* Thought 1: His eyes were blue.
* Thought 2: Her eyes were red.
* They are joined by "and".
* Answer: c

9. Their car had no gas.
* Subject: Their car. Verb: had.
* This is just one thought.
* Answer: s

10. The monkeys love to eat bananas.
* Subject: The monkeys. Verb: love.
* This is just one thought.
* Answer: s

Final Answer:
1. s
2. c
3. c
4. s
5. c
6. s
7. c
8. c
9. s
10. s