Free Year 4 Compound Sentences Worksheet
Students learn that a compound sentence joins two complete sentences (independent clauses) with a comma and a coordinating conjunction such as and, but, or, so or yet. They sort simple from compound sentences, join pairs of sentences, break compound sentences into their parts, and write their own. Compound sentences let students connect related ideas without producing run-ons.
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- Year
- Year 4
- Subject
- English
- Topic
- Sentences & Clauses
- Difficulty
- Level 2 · Standard
- Estimated time
- 18 minutes
- Curriculum
- Australian Curriculum
- Questions
- 14
- Answers
- Included, with working
- Format
- PDF (A4) + print
Students will practise
- telling simple sentences from compound sentences
- joining clauses with a comma and a coordinating conjunction
- identifying the two clauses in a compound sentence
- writing compound sentences
Curriculum: Australian Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.
What's next?
Completed: Compound Sentences
Ready for more? Move on to Year 5 English.
How to use this worksheet
- Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
- Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
- Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
- Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.
Common questions
Who is this worksheet for?
Year 4 students (typically ages 9–10) working on sentences & clauses. It is pitched at level 2 · standard.
Are the answers included?
Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.
How long does it take?
About 18 minutes for 14 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
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Year 4 · English · Sentences & Clauses
Compound Sentences
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Compound = two complete sentences + comma + conjunction.
Part A — Simple or compound?
A compound sentence joins two complete sentences with a conjunction like and, but, or, so or yet. Circle the type of each sentence.
- Asimple
- Bcompound
- Asimple
- Bcompound
- Asimple
- Bcompound
- Asimple
- Bcompound
- Asimple
- Bcompound
- Asimple
- Bcompound
Part B — Join the sentences
Join each pair into one compound sentence using the conjunction in brackets. Put a comma before the conjunction.
Part C — Pull it apart
Write the two clauses and the conjunction for each compound sentence.
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
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- Success Tutoring
- Last reviewed
- 1 October 2026
- How it was made
- Written by our team
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