Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 119 · 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:
   “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
6. 6.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
10. 10.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, yet he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (d) When the light turned green, the cars moved.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
15. 15.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir must run fast. He will lose the race.” (a) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race.
16. 16.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, or it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great.
17. 17.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Ananya passed the test. Her friends passed it too.” (a) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) Our school has a big library.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (d) The book which I borrowed is about birds.
20. 20.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, and my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
23. 23.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) When I opened the door, the cat ran in.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
32. 32.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, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) The plants died because nobody watered them.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
38. 38.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, so we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, but we lit a fire.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.

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