Is the sentence simple or compound?
Key Notes:-
🌟 Is the Sentence Simple or Compound? 🌟
| What is a Sentence? |
A sentence is a group of words that tells a complete idea.
Example: 🐶 The dog is sleeping.
| Simple Sentence 📝 |
A simple sentence has only one idea or one subject and one verb.
Key Points:
- Has one subject (who or what the sentence is about)
- Has one verb (what the subject does)
- Expresses one complete thought
Examples:
- 🌞 The sun is shining.
- 🐱 The cat sleeps on the mat.
- 🚗 I like my red car.
| Compound Sentence 🔗 |
A compound sentence has two or more ideas joined together.
Key Points:
Has two or more simple sentences in it
Ideas are joined using joining words called conjunctions:
- and ➕
- but ⚡
- or ❓
- so ✅
Examples:
- 🌞 The sun is shining, and the birds are singing.
- 🐱 The cat sleeps on the mat, but the dog is playing outside.
- 🚗 I like my red car, so I wash it every day.
| Tips to Identify 👀 |
- If it has one idea → Simple Sentence ✅
- If it has two or more ideas joined by a conjunction → Compound Sentence 🔗
- Look for commas + conjunctions to spot compound sentences
| Fun Emoji Practice 🎉 |
Decide if the sentence is simple or compound:
- 🐶 The dog barked loudly. → ______
- 🌳 The tree is tall, and the flowers are bright. → ______
- 🍎 I like apples. → ______
- 🚲 I ride my bike, but my brother walks to school. → ______
(Answers: 1️⃣ Simple ✅, 2️⃣ Compound 🔗, 3️⃣ Simple ✅, 4️⃣ Compound 🔗)
Let’s practice!
