Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 113 · 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) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) Riya loves maths her brother loves art. (c) Riya loves maths, her brother loves art.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
4. 4.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.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train.
7. 7.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.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, but we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
15. 15.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, or she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
16. 16.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, or she did not answer.
17. 17.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, and Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) The bell rang; the children ran out.
19. 19.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (d) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (d) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (d) We stayed indoors because it was raining.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
31. 31.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.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.
36. 36.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, or your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, so your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, and your food will get cold.
37. 37.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.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart.
40. 40.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.

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