Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 10 · 40 questions

Writing tip (Two clauses, equal partners): Check for two main clauses: “The test was hard” and “Zoya got full marks” could each be a sentence on its own. Choose the joining word by meaning: and adds a similar fact, but / yet show a contrast or surprise, or gives a warning or a choice, so shows a result. Put a comma before it. Or join two closely linked main clauses with a semicolon: The bell rang; the children ran out. A comma alone cannot join them.

1. 1.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Our cat is lazy, it sleeps all day. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) Our cat is lazy it sleeps all day.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
3. 3.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) The match ended everyone went home. (b) The match ended; everyone went home. (c) The match ended, everyone went home.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (b) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
5. 5.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) The lights went out we lit a candle. (b) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (c) The lights went out, we lit a candle.
6. 6.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) Manav kicked the ball over the fence.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) We stayed indoors because it was raining.
11. 11.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) Riya loves maths her brother loves art. (c) Riya loves maths, her brother loves art.
12. 12.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The hill was steep. Grandpa reached the top.” (a) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The match ended; everyone went home. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) You will catch the bus if you leave now.
15. 15.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The sky was cloudy. It did not rain.” (a) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain.
16. 16.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly.
17. 17.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) Dad was busy Mum cooked dinner. (c) Dad was busy, Mum cooked dinner.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) The teacher said that we did well. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
24. 24.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, but we went home. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) The shop was closed, or we went home.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (d) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
27. 27.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You should eat now. Your food will get cold.” (a) You should eat now, so your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, and your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
30. 30.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) The bell rang the children ran out. (b) The bell rang, the children ran out. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) The river flows past our village. (d) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
33. 33.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) The sky turned dark thunder rumbled. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) The sky turned dark, thunder rumbled.
34. 34.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You must hold the rail. You may slip.” (a) You must hold the rail, so you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, and you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
35. 35.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The milk was sour. Mum threw it away.” (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away.
36. 36.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Our team practised hard. We won the cup.” (a) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (d) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The plants died because nobody watered them. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.

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