Question

simple & compound sentences practice

name:
class: 5th
date: 9/5/25

directions: for each of the sentences below, follow these instructions.

1. circle any conjunctions or semicolons that are used to join independent clauses.
2. crossed out
3. underline all subjects once.
4. underline all verbs twice.
5. label the sentence as simple or compound.

1. simple everyone looks forward to summer break.
2. simple in june, families travel on vacation.
3. compound some people swim in pools, but many prefer the beach.
4. simple fall is my favorite season.
5. simple my friends and i enjoy the football games.
6. compound our team is really good, and they win most of their games.
7. simple i always associate campfires and fireflies with autumn.
8. compound i am older now, but i still enjoy trick-or-treating on halloween.
9. compound for me, winter is the worst season of all, so i try to make it fun.
10. compound my dad builds snowmen with me; also, we make snow angels.
11. __________ snow ice cream is always a special treat in january.
12. __________ the holiday season really makes winter special.
13. __________ spring is a time of renewal and growth.
14. __________ it rains frequently in april; my brother has special ninja turtle rain boots.
15. __________ in high school, prom is one of the most exciting spring events.
16. __________ ultimately, spring is a happy precursor to summer.

Explanation:

Question 11

Step1: Identify the subject and verb.

The subject is "Snow ice cream" and the verb is "is". There is only one independent clause, so it's a simple sentence.

Step2: Label the sentence.

Since there's one independent clause, the sentence is simple.

Step1: Identify the subject and verb.

The subject is "The holiday season" and the verb is "makes". There is one independent clause.

Step2: Label the sentence.

With one independent clause, it's a simple sentence.

Step1: Identify the subject and verb.

The subject is "Spring" and the verb is "is". One independent clause is present.

Step2: Label the sentence.

As there's one independent clause, it's a simple sentence.

Answer:

Simple

Question 12