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Compound Sentence Building Cards

A compound sentence joins two complete ideas with a coordinating conjunction. Use a comma before the conjunction when it joins two independent clauses. Read each card carefully, then build, repair and create sentences.

Choose the joining word

Use the conjunction that best connects the two ideas.

1.The class packed binoculars, ___ they hoped to spot birds at the wetland. Choose the conjunction that shows a result.
  • and
  • so
  • but
  • or
2.Amira wanted to ride her scooter, ___ the footpath was still wet. Choose the conjunction that shows contrast.
  • but
  • or
  • so
  • and
3.For the class picnic, we can sit under the gum tree, ___ we can use the covered area. Choose the conjunction that offers a choice.
  • yet
  • or
  • so
  • and

Build and repair

Join or edit the ideas. Check that both sides of a compound sentence can stand as complete sentences.

4.Combine these complete ideas using and. Add punctuation: The kookaburra called from the fence. A magpie answered from the lawn.
5.Combine these complete ideas using yet to show contrast: The hike was steep. The view from the lookout was wonderful.
6.Repair the sentence by adding a comma and capital letter where needed: The wind picked up but we kept flying our kites.
7.True or false? In this sentence, both parts are complete ideas: “The rain stopped, so the oval began to dry.” Explain your choice briefly.
8.Complete the compound sentence with a suitable conjunction and punctuation: “We checked the tide chart we chose a safe time to visit the beach.” The second idea should show the result of the first.

Sentence-card challenge

Now make your own choices. Keep both joined ideas complete and make the meaning clear.

9.Write a compound sentence about a weekend activity using or to give two choices. Include a comma if you join two complete ideas.
10.A student wrote: “The bus was late, so Tahnee read a book.” Write one sentence explaining what so tells the reader and identify the two complete ideas.
11.Create a two-sentence mini story about getting ready for an outdoor adventure. Include one compound sentence using but or yet, and underline the conjunction in your answer.

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  • Compound Sentence Building Cards, page 1 of 2: Choose the joining word, Build and repair

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