1. Created by Jessi Olmsted 2014

2. I can describe the difference between a simple and compound sentence.

3. What is a
Simple Sentence?

4. Can you tell me what this is using a complete sentence?

5. You just said a simple sentence!
YOU’RE RIGHT!
This is the sun!
You just said a simple sentence!

6. A simple sentence has one subject and one predicate.
It has one person doing one thing.
Let’s look at some examples.

7. Examples: I love dancing. My dog’s name is Buster.
I live in the house with the red door.
She went to the dentist yesterday.
Please send me an .
Tommy needs to do the dishes.
Angela wants to go eat pizza.
Francie is wearing a dress today.

8. Can YOU give an example of a simple sentence?

9. What is a
Compound Sentence?

10. What is this?
What is this?

11. These are flowers AND that is a watering can!
You’re right again!
These are flowers AND that is a watering can!
You just said a compound sentence!

12. Can you say a sentence about the colors of these objects?
Maybe:
The flowers are orange AND the watering can is purple.

13. TWO simple sentences glued together with a conjunction.
A compound sentence is
TWO simple sentences glued
together with a conjunction.
glue

14. These conjunctions GLUE sentences together:
F - For
A - And
N - Nor
B - But
O - Or
Y - Yet
S - So
FAN
BOYS

15. Examples:
They went to the new restaurant, for they heard it had the best salad bar.
She went to the concert, and bought a t-shirt.
He didn’t like plays, nor did he like movies.
They went to the party, but they didn’t stay long.
Eat some breakfast, or your stomach will hurt.
She was sick, yet she went to school.
He was good at cooking, so they asked him to make lunch.

16. Can YOU use these conjunctions to create your own compound sentence?
F - For
A - And
N - Nor
B - But
O - Or
Y - Yet
S - So

17. Punctuation: The Comma
Use a comma after the first independent sentence when linking two sentences using a conjunction.
The Semi-colon
Use a semicolon when linking two simple sentences without a conjunction.
Semi-colons can also be used when using conjunctions like “however”, “therefore”, and “moreover”.

18. Examples: -Raj sits quietly in the garden, and he wants to be alone.
-Tigers have stripes; they also have teeth.
-She said yes, but she wasn't sure.
-Pay attention, or you won’t understand.
-I don’t like coffee, nor do I like tea.
-They couldn't travel back; therefore they decided to camp for the night.

19. Can YOU write a compound sentence using a conjunction and correct punctuation?
F - For
A - And
N - Nor
B - But
O - Or
Y - Yet
S - So

21. I slipped on the ice, and I hurt myself.
Compound

22. Andrea eats cereal for breakfast.
Simple

23. The baby cried for his pacifier.
Simple

24. I wanted to wear shorts, but it was too cold.
Compound

25. I need to fold my laundry, and my sister needs to clean her room.
Compound

26. The fish were swimming in the fish tank.
Simple

27. Jose ordered a hamburger, and Marcus ordered chicken nuggets.
Compound

28. The wind was blowing, and the flag was waving.
Compound

29. It will be sunny on Tuesday.
Simple

30. We can go to the beach, or we can go to the park.
Compound

31. I like to drink fruit punch.
Simple

32. yet I don’t like hamburgers.
I like cheeseburgers,
yet I don’t like hamburgers.
Compound

34. My mom likes cats, ______ mom doesn’t like dogs.
nor but yet

35. Kellie eats spaghetti with a fork, ____ she eats cereal with a spoon.
and but yet

36. I like to play baseball, ____ I do not like to watch it.
and but yet

37. Cheney wanted to dance, ______ she signed up for lessons.
so or but

38. The cars raced around the track, ______ they made a lot of noise.
and or yet

39. He was going to start the project, ______ he was too tired.
and but yet

40. I can help with decorations, ______ I can make posters.
and but yet

41. Lucas tried to climb on the couch, ______ he fell down.
and or nor

42. Tania missed school yesterday, ____ she has make up work to do.
so or nor

43. The sun was shining, ____ it was still cold outside.
or but yet

44. You are going to make the salad, ______ I am going to set the table.
and or nor

45. I held the door open for the old man, ____ he could come inside easily.
and so nor

46. Mom wanted me to take out the trash, ____ I was doing my homework.
and or but

47. What have your learned about simple and compound sentences?
Reflect:
What have your learned about simple and compound sentences?
How can you tell the difference?