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2nd Grade Compound Sentences worksheets

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Compound Sentences

Grade 2 Grammar Worksheet

NameDate

Circle the joining word that fits.

  1. We looked for the cat, ____ we could not find her.

    • so
    • but
    • or

  2. The dog was muddy, ____ we gave him a bath.

    • but
    • so
    • or

  3. We sang a song, ____ we clapped our hands.

    • but
    • and
    • or

  4. Kim packed her lunch, ____ she packed her bag.

    • but
    • and
    • or

  5. The cat sat on the mat, ____ the dog slept on the rug.

    • or
    • but
    • and

  6. Ben could go to the zoo, ____ he could go to the lake.

    • or
    • but
    • so

  7. You can wear the red hat, ____ you can wear the blue one.

    • but
    • or
    • so

  8. The test was hard, ____ Ana got every answer right.

    • so
    • but
    • or

  9. I wanted to play outside, ____ it was raining.

    • or
    • but
    • so

  10. The baby was crying, ____ Dad picked her up.

    • so
    • or
    • but
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About this worksheet

A compound sentence joins two short sentences into one, with a comma and a joining word. The joining word tells how the two parts are related. And adds one more thing: Mom cooked dinner, and Dad washed the dishes. But shows a difference: I wanted to play outside, but it was raining. Or gives a choice: We can walk to the park, or we can ride our bikes. And so shows a result: It was raining, so we stayed inside.

This worksheet gives ten compound sentences with the joining word missing, and the child circles the one that fits the meaning. Ask your child to read both parts and ask: does the second part add, show a difference, give a choice, or tell what happened because of the first? That question points to the right word.

What your child will learn

  • Join two sentences with and, but, or and so
  • Choose the joining word that fits the meaning
  • Know that a comma goes before the joining word

Common Core standard: L.2.1.F

Worked example

It was raining, ____ we stayed inside. The second part is what happened because of the rain, so the joining word is so.

Common mistake

Using and for every sentence, even when the two parts show a difference or a result.

Helpful hint

Ask: does the second part add something, show a difference, give a choice, or tell a result?

Next skill: CapitalizationEarlier: Sentence Types

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with compound sentences?

Using and for every sentence, even when the two parts show a difference or a result.

How can I help my child with compound sentences?

Ask: does the second part add something, show a difference, give a choice, or tell a result?

Are these 2nd grade grammar worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.

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