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Compound Sentence Punctuation

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Compound Sentence Punctuation

Compound Sentence Punctuation

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📝 Part 1: Finding Missing Commas

Instructions: Read each compound sentence below. Add a comma (,) where it belongs before the joining word.

1. I like to play outside but it is raining today.
2. My cat is fluffy and she loves to sleep in the sun.
3. We wanted to go to the park so we packed our lunch.
4. The dog was hungry but his bowl was empty.
5. I finished my homework and I can watch television now.

🔗 Part 2: Choose the Right Joining Word

Instructions: Pick the best joining word (and, but, so) to complete each sentence. Don't forget the comma!

6. I wanted to ride my bike _____ it had a flat tyre.

, and

, but

, so

7. The sun was shining _____ we decided to have a picnic.

, and

, but

, so

8. My sister likes apples _____ I prefer oranges.

, and

, but

, so

✏️ Part 3: Fix the Sentences

Instructions: These sentences need both commas and joining words. Rewrite each sentence correctly.

9. I love chocolate ice cream my brother likes vanilla.

Hint: Use "but" to join these sentences.

10. The library was closed we went to the bookshop instead.

Hint: Use "so" to join these sentences.

11. We played at the beach we built sandcastles.

Hint: Use "and" to join these sentences.

🌟 Part 4: Write Your Own

Instructions: Write your own compound sentences using the sentence starters below. Remember to use a comma before your joining word!

12. I wanted to go swimming, but ________________________________
13. My friend came over, and ________________________________
14. It was getting dark, so ________________________________
15. Write a compound sentence about your favourite food:

🎯 Part 5: Check Your Understanding

Instructions: Circle True or False for each statement.

16. A compound sentence has two parts joined by a word like "and", "but", or "so".

True

False

17. You need a comma before joining words in compound sentences.

True

False

18. This sentence is punctuated correctly: "I like dogs and, cats are nice too."

True

False

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