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Browse our collection of sentence structure worksheets and activities aimed at helping learners understand the difference between simple, compound and complex sentences. These resources also help teach how to form and use the different structures effectively. Watch our Simple, Compound, Complex video.

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A Complete Sentence? 2

Tick the complete sentences and cross the incomplete sentences.

A Complete Sentence? 1

Tick the complete sentences and cross the incomplete sentences.

Simple, Compound or Complex? (2)

Identify simple, compound and complex sentences.

Simple, Compound or Complex? (1)

Identify simple, compound and complex sentences.

Coordinating Conjunctions (2)

This worksheet helps introduce coordinating conjunctions. Fill in the missing coordinating conjunctions to complete the sentences.

Coordinating Conjunctions (1)

This worksheet helps introduce coordinating conjunctions. Fill in the missing coordinating conjunctions to complete the sentences.

Conjunctions: Joining Simple Sentences

Join each simple sentence pair with an appropriate conjunction.

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Varying Sentence Length: Use Long Sentences

Short sentences have been overused. Rewrite, using long sentences to help express a slower, more relaxed feeling.

Using Conjunctions

Choose a conjunction to join each sentence pair.

Choosing Conjunctions (2)

Choose a conjunction to complete each sentence.

Writing Dependent Clauses: Complex Sentences (3)

Create complex sentences by adding a dependent clause to each independent clause.

Using Conjunctions Card Set

Use conjunctions to turn simple sentences into compound sentences. Laminate for a longer lasting resource.

Writing Independent Clauses: Complex Sentences (2)

Create complex sentences by adding an independent clause to each dependent clause.