Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 12 · 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) yet (b) or (c) and
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) We ate the cake which Grandma baked.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) We thanked the man who found our dog.
7. 7.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (d) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
17. 17.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, so he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
22. 22.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.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (d) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
31. 31.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, so we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup.
32. 32.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, so you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, and you may slip.
33. 33.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, so it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, or it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
34. 34.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, or she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
36. 36.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “We must leave now. We will miss the train.” (a) We must leave now, and we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, so we will miss the train.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
38. 38.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, yet her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.

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