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Sentence Types and Rewriting

Identify simple sentences, sentences with added detail, and compound sentences. Then rewrite sentences to add detail or join ideas. A simple sentence has one main clause. A sentence with added detail still has one main clause. A compound sentence joins two main clauses, often with and, but or or.

Spot the sentence type

Choose the best answer for each sentence.

1.Classify this sentence: The tūī sang.

Simple
Extended simple
Compound

2.Classify this sentence: The curious tūī sang loudly from the pōhutukawa tree.

Simple
Extended simple
Compound

3.Classify this sentence: Maia packed her lunch, and Finn filled the water bottles.

Simple
Extended simple
Compound

4.Which words can join two main clauses in a compound sentence? Choose all that apply.

and
but
or
because
the

Connect and improve

Use the sentence clues carefully. Keep the meaning clear when you rewrite.

5.Match each sentence with its type. A. The bell rang. B. The small silver bell rang sharply in the hallway. C. The bell rang, but nobody moved.

Extended simple
Simple
Compound

6.Rewrite this sentence by adding details while keeping it to one main clause: The rabbit hopped.

7.Join these ideas into one compound sentence using and, but or or: The wind grew stronger. We secured the tent.

8.Add details to make this sentence more vivid while keeping it one main clause: The children played.

9.Write a compound sentence about reading. Include two main clauses joined with and, but or or.

Writing challenge

Write a short paragraph of three or four sentences about a day out in Aotearoa New Zealand. Include one simple sentence, one sentence with added detail, and one compound sentence. Underline each sentence type and label it.

10.Write your paragraph about a day out. Include one simple sentence, one sentence with added detail, and one compound sentence, and label each type.

11.Explain how a simple sentence differs from a compound sentence. Give one example of each.