Worksheet on Compound Sentences: Coordinating Conjunctions
English
Grade 8
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~14 mins
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This worksheet focuses on understanding and constructing compound sentences using coordinating conjunctions, designed for Grade 8 students to enhance their grammar skills.
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Worksheet on Compound Sentences: Coordinating Conjunctions
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Grade Grade 8
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Introduction to Compound Sentences
Henry wanted to go to the park, but it started raining. Sarah was excited about the concert, and she had been waiting all week. The team practiced hard, yet they still made mistakes. I wanted to finish my homework, so I stayed up late. The movie was long, but it was very entertaining.
1.
Identify all the coordinating conjunctions used in the passage.
[3 marks]2.
Explain how coordinating conjunctions connect ideas in a sentence.
[3 marks]B
Identifying and Using Coordinating Conjunctions
Complete the exercises below to practice identifying and using coordinating conjunctions correctly.
1.
Choose the correct coordinating conjunction to complete each sentence.
[2 marks]Aa) but
Bb) or
Cc) nor
Dd) for
2.
Rewrite the following two sentences as a single compound sentence using an appropriate coordinating conjunction: 'She was tired. She continued to work.'
C
Analyzing Compound Sentences
Analyze the following sentences. Identify the coordinating conjunction and explain its effect on the sentence.
1.
Identify the coordinating conjunction in each sentence and describe its role.
[4 marks]D
Creative Writing: Constructing Compound Sentences
Write a short paragraph (around 150 words) about your favorite holiday activity. Use at least three compound sentences with different coordinating conjunctions.
1.
Draft your paragraph here:
2.
Checklist for your paragraph:
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- 1/1/2026
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- 1/1/2026
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