Simple Sentences Practice
A Grade 2 ELA worksheet to practice identifying and writing simple sentences.
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Simple Sentences Practice
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Read each question carefully and follow the directions. A simple sentence has one complete thought. It has a subject (who or what the sentence is about) and a predicate (what the subject is doing or what is being said about the subject).
Which of the following is a simple sentence?
The bird sings, and the cat sleeps.
My dog barks.
Because it rained, we stayed inside.
I like apples, but she likes oranges.
2. Which sentence tells one complete thought?
He runs fast.
She reads books and plays games.
When I go to the park, I see friends.
The sun shines, but the wind blows.
Read each sentence. Mark true if it is a simple sentence, and false if it is not.
1. My mom drives the car.
True
False
2. We went to the store, and then we went home.
True
False
3. The dog chases the ball.
True
False
Complete each simple sentence with a subject or a predicate.
1. The small bird .
2. plays with toys.
3. My teacher .
4. shines brightly.
Write two simple sentences about your favorite animal.
Write two simple sentences about what you like to do after school.