MERRYLAND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
GRADE 7
NAME: ………………………………………… SECTION: …………
A simple sentence has the most basic elements that make it a sentence: a subject, a verb,
and a completed thought.
Examples of simple sentences include the following:
1. Joe waited for the train.
"Joe" = subject, "waited" = verb
2. The train was late.
"The train" = subject, "was" = verb
A compound sentence refers to a sentence made up of two independent clauses (or
complete sentences) connected to one another with a coordinating conjunction.
Coordinating conjunctions are easy to remember if you think of the words "FAN BOYS":
For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So
Examples of compound sentences include the following:
1. Joe waited for the train, but the train was late.
2. Mary and Samantha left on the bus before I arrived, so I did not see them at the
bus station.
A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and one or more dependent
clauses connected to it. Dependent clauses begin with subordinating conjunctions. Below are
some of the most common subordinating conjunctions:
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after
although
as
because
before
even though
if
since
though
unless
until
when
whenever
whereas
wherever
while
The dependent clauses can go first in the sentence, followed by the independent clause, as in
the following:
Tip: When the dependent clause comes first, a comma should be used to separate the two
clauses.
1. Because Mary and Samantha arrived at the bus station before noon, I did not see them at
the station.
2. While he waited at the train station, Joe realized that the train was late.
Conversely, the independent clauses can go first in the sentence, followed by the dependent
clause, as in the following:
Tip: When the independent clause comes first, a comma should not be used to separate the
two clauses.
1. I did not see them at the station because Mary and Samantha arrived at the bus station
before noon.
2. Joe realized that the train was late while he waited at the train station.
MERRYLAND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
GRADE 7
NAME: …………………………………… SECTION: ………….
A) Read the following sentences and identify them as simple, compound and complex.
1. We have to go to bed when the clock chimes ten o’clock.
A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex
2. Jennifer liked William’s friend, and she also liked his cousin.
A . Simple B. Compound C. Complex
3. The big brown dog ran after the blue and red ball.
A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex
4. James and Eve rode their bicycles after they ate lunch.
A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex
5. The teacher and the principal met in the hall near the library.
A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex
6. Many brave soldiers fought in the war, and they received medals.
A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex
7. The drummers played a long time, but the piano players stopped early.
A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex
8. Before the queen rode in the parade, she gave a speech.
A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex
9. After midnight the ghosts will come out of the haunted attic.
A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex
10. She dropped the pan and the plate, but she held on to the spoon.
A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex
B Identify these sentences as Simple, Compound or Complex:
1. I was surprised when I heard his dismissal. COMPLEX
2. He is very intelligent, yet he has failed in the examination. COMPOUND
3. Microbiology is an interesting subject for me. SIMPLE
4. I have read those instructions, but I haven’t copied them. COMPOUND
5. The doctor took all the precautions still his condition deteriorated. COMPLEX
6. This new brand of college athlete is involved in the sport of auto racing. SIMPLE
7. Although I was busy, I found time to meet her. COMPLEX
8. He walked fast, nevertheless he missed the bus. COMPLEX
9. Every cloud has a silver lining. . SIMPLE
10 You may either leave a message or call later. COMPOUND
C) Expand the following simple sentences into complex sentences using the conjunction in
parenthesis.
1. They couldn’t make a cake. ( because).
__they
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2. The tiger went hunting. (when)
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3. Our teacher graded the papers. (while)
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4. The ghost floated up the stairs. (until)
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5. We’re going to the circus. (if)
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D. Join the following Simple sentences to form a Compound sentences:
1. Jim will share his food. Jim will be scolded.
Jim will share his food, or he will be scolded.
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2. I was angry. I did not scold him.
I was angry, yet/but I did not scold him.
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3.I was surprised. I ran to greet my uncle.
I was surprised, so I ran to greet my uncle.
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4.We went to the market. The shops were closed.
We went to the market, but the shops were closed.
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5.Rohan is good at studies. Rohan is better in sports.
Rohan is good at studies, but he is better in sports.
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6. He was poor. He was blind.
He was poor, and he was blind.
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7. The boy could not read. The boy could not write.
The boy could neither read nor could he write.
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8. We went fishing last Saturday. We didn't catch anything.
We went fishing last Saturday, but didn’t catch anything.
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