EF3/4 Compound sentence practice

Create a compound sentence for each:

1. Joe went to the store.

Joe went to the store, but he bought nothing.

Joe went to the store, but he didn't buy anything.

2. Sarah and Jessie are going swimming.

Sarah and Jessie are going swimming, but they forgot to buy sunscreen.

3. The frog jumped and landed in the pond, but an alligator ate it.
The frog jumped and landed in the pond, and he ate an insect.
a fly / a mosquito

4. Keep your eyes open for bargains, so you will not be disappointed.
Keep your eyes open. Pay attention. Keep your eye on the ball.
Heads up! Watch out!

5. The pizza smells delicious, but it is too salty.
The pizza smells delicious, but it is too expensive.

The pizza smells delicious, and it looks very nice / yummy / appetizing.

6. There is a fly in the car with us, so (you) please open the window.

7. Look on top of the refrigerator for the key, or look under the table.

8. The printer is out of paper, so I couldn't print my letter.
9. Will you help me with the math homework, or are you too busy?

10. The music is too loud, so I will go outside.


The pizza smells delicious, but it is too salty.