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Simple and Compound Sentences

Write “S” for simple sentences and “C” for compound sentences.
_______ 1. Clocks go forward in the spring.
_______ 2. They left early, so they arrived first.
_______ 3. Danny practices the guitar every day.
_______ 4. They did not brush their teeth, nor did they comb their hair.
_______ 5. This building has several elevators and stairwells.
_______ 6. We took the city bus, but it was crowded.
_______ 7. Some grocery stores are open on Sundays.
_______ 8. I did not eat any cookies, yet there are none left.
_______ 9. The ferry does not operate at night.
_______ 10. He finished his book, and he has nothing left to read.
Simple subject with compound predicate and compound subject.

a – compound subject and compound predicate
b – simple subject and simple predicate
c – compound subject and simple predicate
d – simple subject and compound predicate
_______ 1. I enjoy shopping and cooking too.

_______ 2. We wanted to buy some different cheeses and needed to get some bread.
_______ 3. The butcher helped us pick out some meat as well.
_______ 4. The cheeses and the meats are going to be delicious together.
_______ 5. My dad and my mom usually buy the ingredients and prepare the meals.
_______ 6. Mike pass the ball and throws the basketball.
_______ 7. Mandy and Beth run fast and jump high.
_______ 8. My friends and I love to play sports.
_______ 9. Volleyball, basketball, and golf are my favorite sports.
_______ 10. We play games and race each other.
Cause and Effect

Match the effect with its cause by choosing the correct letter.
Cause Effect
____ 1. It’s freezing cold! a.They got sunburned.
____ 2. Mary lost her wallet. b. He got bruised.
____ 3. Mom got a gift. c. The boy slips on the ice.
____ 4. Mike fell on his bike. d. She cried.
____ 5. The kids played on the beach. e. The baby was awaken.
____ 6. The dog barked. f. She is surprised.
Facts and Opinion

As you read Marco’s letter from Uncle Ben, think about what parts are fact and what parts are opinion.
Marco got a letter from his Uncle Ben, the airplane pilot. Uncle Ben has traveled all over the world.
Dear Marco,
This is my third time visiting Paris, and I think it is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Paris,
as I’m sure you know, is the capital of France. Today I walked along the Avenue des Champs-Elysees,
which is the most famous street in Paris.
I think it may be the most famous street in the world. It is lined with beautiful trees, fountains, and
flowers. There are shops, theaters, and restaurants, and many sidewalk cafes. I had a wonderful lunch
at one of the sidewalk cafes.
The pastry I had for dessert was especially delicious. Paris is known for its fine French cooking. I
noticed on the café menu that they serve one of the most popular French dishes, which is escargot.
Snails, in other words!
I don’t think I’ll be trying that while I am here, though. When you think of Paris, you probably think of
the Eiffel Tower. Anyone visiting Paris has to see the Eiffel Tower. You can see the top of the Eiffel
Tower from anywhere in the city.
It is almost 1000 feet tall. When it was built, it was the tallest building in the world. You can walk up
the stairs to the top, or you can take an elevator. From the top you can look out across all of Paris. It is
an amazing sight! Tomorrow I am going to the Louvre Museum. It is one of the largest museums in the
world.
Once it was the French King’s palace. Now, it is home to some of the most famous artworks in the world.
I look forward to seeing the “Mona Lisa” painting. Have you seen pictures of it? It was painted over 500
years ago! There have been many poems and songs written about this painting. The woman in the
painting has a little half-smile. To me, that makes it seem like she has a secret that she isn’t going to
tell.
Yours truly, Uncle Ben.
Here are some things Uncle Ben said in his letter. Which ones are facts and which are Uncle
Ben’s opinions? Circle the word “fact” or the word “opinion.”
fact opinion 1. This is Uncle Ben’s third time visiting Paris.
fact opinion 2. Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
fact opinion 3. Paris is the capital city of France.
fact opinion 4. The Avenue des Champs-Elysees may be the most famous
street in the world.
fact opinion 5. On the Champs-Elysees, there are shops, theaters, and restaurants.
fact opinion 6. Uncle Ben had lunch at a sidewalk café.
fact opinion 7. The pastry that Uncle Ben had for dessert was especially
delicious.
fact opinion 8. Uncle Ben doesn’t think he will try the escargot.
fact opinion 9. When people think of Paris, they probably think of the Eiffel
Tower.
fact opinion 10. Anyone visiting Paris has to see the Eiffel Tower.
fact opinion 11. When the Eiffel Tower was built, it was the tallest building in
the world.
fact opinion 12. The view from the top of the Eiffel Tower is an amazing sight.
fact opinion 13. The Louvre Museum was once the French King’s palace.
fact opinion 14. The Mona Lisa was painted over 500 years ago.
fact opinion 15. Many poems and songs have been written about the Mona
Lisa.

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Name: _______________________________________________________ English 4

Simple and Compound Sentences

Simple subject with compound predicate and compound subject.

_______ 1. I enjoy shopping and cooking too.

Cause and Effect

Facts and Opinion

Yours truly, Uncle Ben.

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