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Compound Sentences A compound sentence combines two short, related sentences with a comma followed by and, but, or or.
Circle whether each sentence is compound (C) or not compound (NC). 1. Our computer is old, but it still works.
C NC
2. The holiday fireworks were loud and colorful.
C NC
3. We need to apply sunscreen, or we will get sunburned.
C NC
4. Please do not watch TV and do homework at the same time.
C NC
5. Maddie’s puppy was tired but happy after their walk.
C NC
6. We found quarters under the bed, but Patrick spent them.
C NC
7. The diver spotted the octopus, and he photographed it.
C NC
Write yes or no to identify whether each compound sentence is written correctly. 8. I got a banana for lunch, Ursula got a sandwich. 9. Mom wants a new car, but Dad likes the old one. 10. Three people were flying kites and one person had a balloon. 11. Bethany will paint her room or she will put wallpaper on the walls. 12. We swam in the ocean, and they made a sand castle on the beach.
Combine each pair of sentences to form a compound sentence. Use a comma and and, but, or or.
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13. I play softball. My brother plays baseball.
14. Dad may have a baked potato. He may have have mashed potatoes.
15. Florida can be very hot in August. It is extremely humid.
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