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Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences Worksheets

Welcome to our worksheets on simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences, where you can practice identifying, creating, and using different types of sentences based on structure or the number of clauses. Access some of these worksheets for free!

Completing Simple Sentences

Identify the missing component and create simple sentences by adding an appropriate subject or predicate in these worksheets.

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Compound Sentences with And

Combine two simple, logically related sentences into one, using the coordinating conjunction "and" to convert them into compound sentences.

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Simple vs. Compound Sentences

Read each sentence in these worksheets and identify whether it is a simple or a compound sentence.

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Combining Simple Sentences with Coordinating Conjunctions

Piece together two simple sentences and frame compound sentences using the coordinating conjunctions.

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Converting Simple into Complex Sentences

Add dependent clauses using the subordinating conjunctions in parentheses and construct complex sentences in these worksheets.

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Sentences Chart

This printable chart provides definitions and examples of simple, compound, and complex sentences, offering great insight into the topic.

Converting Simple Sentences into Compound Sentences

Convert two simple sentences into a single compound sentence using an appropriate coordinating conjunction with these worksheets.

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Constructing Complex Sentences

Construct complex sentences by creating independent clauses and dependent clauses using the subordinating conjunctions.

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Converting Compound to Complex Sentences

Convert one independent clause into a dependent one, and transform each compound sentence into a complex sentence in these PDF worksheets.

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Simple, Compound, or Complex | MCQ

Read each sentence carefully and decide whether it is a simple, complex, or compound sentence.

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Identifying the Types

Differentiate between simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences and write the type in these worksheets.

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