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Simple vs. Compound Sentences

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  • Simple or compound? There were many racers, and they were all fast.
    compound
  • Combine these sentences: He will get a red bike. He will choose a blue one. (or, but)
    He will get a red bike, or he will choose a blue one.
  • Combine these sentences: Julio wants a new racing bike. It is costly. (but, or)
    Julio wants a new racing bike, but it is costly.
  • Simple or compound? We all had lemonade and ice cream after the race.
    simple
  • Combine these sentences: He goes to the shop often. He looks at all the bikes. (or, and)
    He goes to the shop often, and he looks at all the bikes.
  • Combine these sentences: He will soon have enough money. He will finally get his bike. (and, but)
    He will soon have enough money, and he will finally get his bike.
  • Simple or compound? The race was nearly over, and Carla finally pulled ahead.
    compound
  • Simple or compound? Carla got a good start.
    simple
  • Simple or compound? The race began on Main Street, and it went for five miles.
    compound
  • Simple or compound? Carla’s friends stood on the street, and they cheered her on.
    compound
  • Simple or compound? Carla crossed the finish line first.
    simple
  • Simple or compound? Carla looked strong, but she was stuck in fourth place.
    compound
  • Simple or compound? I did not ride in the race, but Carla did.
    compound
  • Simple or compound? We had a bicycle race through our town.
    simple
  • Combine these sentences: He has a job. It is hard to save money. (but, and)
    He has a job, but it is hard to save money.
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