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Compound & Complex Sentences

Help Grade 3 students write compound and complex sentences — free printable PDF with answer key.

Common Core aligned Answer key included Free printable PDF
Grade 3 ELA Compound & Complex Sentences worksheet preview

About this worksheet

This Grade 3 language worksheet builds sentence variety. Students practise producing compound and complex sentences to improve writing fluency.

Ready to print for whole-class lessons, small groups, homework or home learning.

What's Included

  • Compound sentence practice
  • Complex sentence practice
  • Sentence combining
  • Teacher answer key

Skills Practiced

  • Writing compound sentences
  • Writing complex sentences
  • Using conjunctions
  • Sentence variety

Teacher / Parent Notes

Model a few examples together first. Encourage students to read sentences aloud to check that they make sense.

Common Core Connection

Supports CCSS L.3.1.I — Produce simple, compound, and complex sentences.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this free?

Yes. Download and print free for classroom and home use.

Is an answer key included?

Yes. The PDF includes a teacher answer key.

US Letter paper?

Yes. Use Fit to printable area. Also works on A4.

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