Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 103 · 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) The bell rang the children ran out. (b) The bell rang, the children ran out. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out.
2. 2.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Riya planted a rose. Kabir planted one too.” (a) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) Our school has a big library. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The plants died because nobody watered them. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (b) Mum said that dinner was ready. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
10. 10.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Imran wore a cap. His brother wore one too.” (a) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (b) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The room was dark. I switched on the lamp.” (a) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (d) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
25. 25.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) It was late the shops were closed. (c) It was late, the shops were closed.
26. 26.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, or Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
27. 27.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Farhan had a fever. He came to the match.” (a) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) We stayed indoors because it was raining.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The house which has a blue door is ours. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (b) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) The house which has a blue door is ours. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
39. 39.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
40. 40.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train.

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