Simple Sentences to Compound Sentences— Let’s Practise!

Simple Sentences to Compound Sentences— Let’s Practise! exercise

• Can you change these simple sentences to compound sentences?

  Hints

  Remember co-ordinating conjunctions help to extend our sentences by joining two simple sentences to make a compound sentence.

  Read each sentence and select the co-ordinating conjunction and sentence which best fits.

  When looking at the co-ordinating conjunctions, which one makes the most sense.

  Solution

  I was very sleepy, so I went to bed early.

  I like strawberry ice-cream, but chocolate is my favourite.

  It was warm outside today, yet I still wore a jumper.

  I wanted to go to the party, but it was too late.

• Can you complete these compound sentences?

  Hints

  Read each sentence carefully. Which co-ordinating conjunction makes the most sense?

  Read each sentence with a co-ordinating conjunction. Does it make sense? If not try another.

  Each sentence has a different co-ordinating conjunction.

  Solution

  I wanted the last piece of cake, but my mum wouldn't let me.

  For dinner I could have pizza or pasta.

  It was raining outside so we played with our toys indoors.

  I saved my money to go shopping yet I didn't seem to have enough.

• Which conjunction best fits each sentence?

  Hints

  Each conjunction can only be used once.

  Which co-ordinating conjunction would best fit the sentence. for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

  When looking at the co-ordinating conjunctions, which one makes the most sense.

  Solution

  I enjoy baking, so I will bake a cake this afternoon.

  I do not want to walk to school, nor do I want to cycle.

  I want pudding, but I am too full up.

  I ate a big lunch, yet I am still hungry.

• What co-ordinating conjunction is missing from each sentence?

  Hints

  Use the list of co-ordinating conjunctions to help you.

  When looking at the co-ordinating conjunctions, which one makes the most sense.

  Solution

  I could go to the park now, or I could wait until after lunch.

  I am going to bed early, for I need to be up early in the morning.

  I am going to the shops later, and then I am going to a party.

• Which co-ordinating conjunction best fits each sentence?

  Hints

  Using the conjunctions provided, which one best fits the sentence?

  Read aloud each sentence with one of the co-ordinating conjunctions. Which one is the best fit?

  Let's look at one of the sentences together. Let's go through the options and see which one best fits.

  We can go to the park so beach today.

  We can go to the park or beach today.

  We can go to the park but beach today.

  Which one do you think makes the most sense?

  Solution

  I enjoy playing rugby, but it's not my favourite sport.

  I went to bed late, so I am tired today.

  We can go to the park, or the beach today.

• Can you spot the co-ordinating conjunction?

  Hints

  Remember co-ordinating conjunctions help to extend our sentences by joining two simple sentences to make a compound sentence.

  Which co-ordinating conjunctions can you see?

  Solution

  I am going to bed early for I need to be up early in the morning.

  I could go to the park now or I could wait til after lunch.

  I am going to the shops later, for I need to buy a new coat.