Compound Sentences Practice
A worksheet to practice identifying and forming compound sentences for 4th graders.
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Compound Sentences Practice
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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions to complete the activities. Remember, a compound sentence joins two simple sentences with a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).
Circle the letter of the sentence that is a compound sentence.
1. My dog loves to play fetch.
The cat slept on the couch.
My dog loves to play fetch, and he chases the ball.
The small bird sang a pretty song.
Running quickly, the boy caught the bus.
2. The sun was shining brightly.
The flowers grew tall.
The sun was shining brightly, so we went to the park.
We had a picnic lunch.
Running and playing in the sun.
Complete each compound sentence with an appropriate coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).
3. I wanted to go to the movies, I had to finish my homework.
4. She loves to read books, she reads every night.
5. He didn't study for the test, he failed it.
Combine the two simple sentences below to create a compound sentence. Use a coordinating conjunction and a comma.
6. The birds sang loudly. The sun began to rise.
7. I like to eat pizza. My brother prefers pasta.
Read each statement. Is it true or false that the sentence is a compound sentence?
8. My mom baked cookies, and my dad drank coffee.
True
False
9. The tall tree swayed in the wind.
True
False
Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) about your favorite animal. Make sure to include at least two compound sentences in your paragraph. Underline your compound sentences.