Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 106 · 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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
2. 2.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.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.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, or it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
6. 6.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, but we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (c) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) The plants died because nobody watered them. (d) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.
11. 11.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The dog was hungry. The cat was hungry too.” (a) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
17. 17.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The box was small. It was very heavy.” (a) The box was small, so it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, or it was very heavy.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.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, and you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, so you may slip.
21. 21.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (d) I know that the earth is round.
23. 23.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (b) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
28. 28.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (d) It was late; the shops were closed.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
33. 33.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, but Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
34. 34.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You must wear a helmet. You may get hurt.” (a) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
35. 35.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, or I drank some water.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) The match ended; everyone went home.
40. 40.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, so Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.

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