Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 116 · 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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
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) It was late the shops were closed. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) It was late, the shops were closed.
6. 6.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
8. 8.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, and my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The mango was green. It was very sweet.” (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, so it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, or it was very sweet.
11. 11.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, or we went home. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) The shop was closed, but we went home.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
13. 13.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, so Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, so she did not answer.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) We thanked the man who found our dog. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
28. 28.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, but I drank some water.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (c) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
32. 32.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.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.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, or his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
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, so your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, and your food will get cold.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
38. 38.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, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) The house which has a blue door is ours.
40. 40.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.

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