Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 107 · 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 test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
2. 2.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, yet the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too.
3. 3.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, or I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The teacher said that we did well. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (b) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (d) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
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) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) Mum said that dinner was ready. (d) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (c) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (d) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “It was very cold. We lit a fire.” (a) It was very cold, or we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) Kabir thinks that the test is easy.
22. 22.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, or Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too.
23. 23.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, or you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) We hope that it will not rain. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (c) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) Our class visited the science museum. (d) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) Our class visited the science museum. (c) We thanked the man who found our dog. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (d) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
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, or Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
38. 38.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The test was hard. Zoya got full marks.” (a) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.

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