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Writing Compound Sentences
Join simple sentences into compound sentences using commas and the words and, but, and or — 12 problems with an answer key. Free printable PDF for 3rd grade.
12 problems · Standards: L.3.1h, L.3.1i · Difficulty: medium
✅ Answer key included · ✅ Free for home & classroom use
Highlights
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Subject
- Reading & Writing
- Pages
- 2 · worksheet + answer key
- Answer key
- ✅ Included
- Class time
- about 15 min
What's inside
- 1. The dog barked. The cat ran away.
- 2. I like pizza. My brother likes tacos.
- 3. We can play outside. We can watch a movie.
- 4. The sun was shining. The birds were singing.
- 5. I wanted to go swimming. The pool was closed.
- 6. You can have an apple. You can have an orange.
Showing 6 of 12 problems. The free PDF includes every problem plus the full answer key.
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The free PDF includes all 2 pages — every problem plus the full answer key.
What’s included
- 12 problems across 2 pages (worksheet + answer key)
- Answer key included — every answer, ready to check
- Standards: L.3.1h, L.3.1i
- Skill: Joining two simple sentences with a comma and the word and, but, or or
- Suggested use: literacy centers, homework, reading groups, or sub plans
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