Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 121 · 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 is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, but we went home. (b) The shop was closed, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
4. 4.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, yet Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
9. 9.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, or we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
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, so he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
11. 11.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The teacher said that we did well. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (b) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
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 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.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) The house which has a blue door is ours.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) You will catch the bus if you leave now.
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) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (d) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) The bell rang; the children ran out.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) The teacher said that we did well. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) We hope that it will not rain.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
37. 37.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.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.
39. 39.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, but it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.

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