Creating Compound Sentences A compound sentence contains two or more related simple sentences joined by a conjunction. A conjunction is a word like and, as, for, yet or but that connects words or groups of words. A comma is used before a conjunction. EXAMPLES: | wanted a cookie, but my mother said no. Cie He gave me a gift, so | gave him one too. z DIRECTIONS: Combine each set of simple sentences into one compound sentence. . lordered pizza. John ordered a burger. .. The dog is snoozing. The cats are playing. . | got all As. My mom said she was proud of me. }. Hank had a test. He didn't study. . I'm hungry. | forgot to pack a lunch. . Kim missed the bus. Her mother drove her to school. . Frank reads a lot. Damian prefers video games. ©Qwww.easyteacherworksheets.com