Punctuate the following sentences by looking at how the clauses are connected. If it is a simple sentence, write “S” on the line
. If it is a compound sentence, write “CD” on the line.
Remember: A simple sentence would not require a comma.
Example: She went to see the movie and liked it very much.
A compound sentence requires a comma before the conjunction or a semicolon with no conjunction. Example: She went to see the movie, and she liked it very much. She went to see the movie; she liked it very much.
1. I would go with you but I am tired and just want to go to bed. _____
2. He listened in class but he didn't take part in class discussions. _____
3. My mom sets the alarm and wakes me in the morning. _____
4. My family owned a farm and they used to raise livestock. _____
5. The horse trotted and soon broke into a gallop. _____
6. A beard covered his face and his eyes were bloodshot. _____
7. I caught a tiny trout and we had it for supper. _____
8. She didn't like me, she even said so. _____
9. The band played all night long and the crowd cheered even longer. _____
10. The wolf pack stalked and killed an injured elk. _____
11. My dad drives me to school and he also picks me up at three. _____
12. The moon was full last night and there were many stars out too. _____
13. Mexico is a great place to vacation and I can’t wait to go there. _____
14. Mexico is a great place to snorkel and see Mayan ruins. _____
15. I ate a huge piece of pie and drank a tall glass of milk too. _____
Remember: A simple sentence would not require a comma.
Example: She went to see the movie and liked it very much.
A compound sentence requires a comma before the conjunction or a semicolon with no conjunction. Example: She went to see the movie, and she liked it very much. She went to see the movie; she liked it very much.
1. I would go with you but I am tired and just want to go to bed. _____
2. He listened in class but he didn't take part in class discussions. _____
3. My mom sets the alarm and wakes me in the morning. _____
4. My family owned a farm and they used to raise livestock. _____
5. The horse trotted and soon broke into a gallop. _____
6. A beard covered his face and his eyes were bloodshot. _____
7. I caught a tiny trout and we had it for supper. _____
8. She didn't like me, she even said so. _____
9. The band played all night long and the crowd cheered even longer. _____
10. The wolf pack stalked and killed an injured elk. _____
11. My dad drives me to school and he also picks me up at three. _____
12. The moon was full last night and there were many stars out too. _____
13. Mexico is a great place to vacation and I can’t wait to go there. _____
14. Mexico is a great place to snorkel and see Mayan ruins. _____
15. I ate a huge piece of pie and drank a tall glass of milk too. _____
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