MERRYLAND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH – 2024-2025

GRAMMAR WORKSHEET- SIMPLE, COMPOUND AND COMPLEX SENTENCES

Grade 5: ___________ Date: ______________________

Definitions with examples:

1. Simple Sentence: A sentence with only one main or independent clause.

Examples: 1. She runs every morning 2. The cat slept peacefully.

2. Compound Sentence: A sentence with two or more main or independent clauses joined by a coordinating
conjunction (e.g., and, but, or) or a semicolon.
Examples: 1.I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain
Independent clause Coordinating Independent clause
conjunction

2. He cooked dinner, and she set the table.

Independent clause Coordinating
conjunction
Independent clause

3. Complex Sentence: A sentence with one main independent clause and at least one dependent introduced by a
subordinating conjunction(SC).
Examples:
Subordinating
conjunction

1. Although she was tired, she finished her homework.

Dependent clause
Subordinating
conjunction

2. He gets top grades because he works hard.

Dependent clause

I. Identify the sentence type. Determine whether the following sentences are simple, compound, or complex.

1. The dog barked loudly at the stranger.

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2. I missed the bus, so I walked to school.

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3. While she was reading, the phone rang.

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4. They went to the beach and built a sandcastle.

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5. Because it was raining, we stayed indoors.

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6. She loves to paint, and her brother enjoys drawing.

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 7. The flowers in the garden are blooming beautifully.

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8. After he finished his meal, he went for a walk.

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9. The concert was canceled because of the storm.

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10. I enjoy swimming, but I dislike running.

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II. Fill in the blanks to create compound sentences.

Complete the sentences using appropriate coordinating conjunctions (For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

1. I wanted to go to the party, ______ I wasn’t feeling well.

2. She can play the piano, ______ she cannot play the violin.

3. He worked hard all day, ______ he managed to finish the project.

4. You can stay here, ______ you can come with us.

5. The sun was shining, ______ it was still cold outside.

6.You can have tea ________coffee with your breakfast.

7.He is very talented, _________ he works hard to improve his skills.

8.The movie was interesting, ___________ it was quite long.

9. I wanted to go to the beach, ____________ it started raining.

10. She studied hard for the exam, _______________she passed with flying colours.

III. Combine using conjunctions to form compound sentences

Join the pairs of sentences below using the appropriate coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, so, yet).

1. I like tea. I don’t like coffee.

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2. The movie was interesting. The ending was disappointing.

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3. He forgot his wallet. He couldn’t buy the ticket.

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4. The kids were playing. Their parents were preparing lunch.

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5. She studied hard for the test. She got an excellent score.

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IV.Creative Practice:

Using the following prompts, create your own compound sentences.

1. Write a sentence about a hobby you enjoy.

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2. Write a sentence about a problem you faced and how you solved it.

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3. Write a sentence comparing two favorite foods.

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4. Write a sentence about something you did yesterday and something you’ll do tomorrow.

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5. Write a sentence describing two contrasting weather conditions.

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 Simple and Compound Sentences Practice Exercise
I. Determine whether the following sentence is a simple sentence or a compound sentence.

1. Our family loves Thai food, and we order it once a week.

A. Simple Sentence B. Compound Sentence

2. Allen is injured, so Will is playing goalie tonight.

A. Simple Sentence B. Compound Sentence

3. I ordered a cheeseburger and small fries.

A. Simple Sentence B. Compound Sentence

4. Adam and Pam will meet us at the concert.

A. Simple Sentence B. Compound Sentence

5. Adil ran around the track and swam several laps after practice.
A. Simple Sentence B. Compound Sentence

6.Kim drove to the store, and she bought some bread.

A. Simple Sentence B. Compound Sentence

7.He missed several answers on his test, but he made corrections to it.
A. Simple Sentence B. Compound Sentence

8.Only one cookie remained on the plate, so Abdel did not eat it.
A. Simple Sentence B. Compound Sentence

9. The children and their parents sang and danced around the campfire.
A. Simple Sentence B. Compound Sentence

10.Gana threw the football over the fence and into the neighbor’s yard.
A. Simple Sentence B. Compound Sentence