Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 126 · 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:
   “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
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?
   “You must hold the rail. You may slip.” (a) You must hold the rail, so you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, and you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (d) Manav kicked the ball over the fence.
10. 10.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (d) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
14. 14.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, or Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
19. 19.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The shop was closed, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, but we went home.
20. 20.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, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
23. 23.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, or he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
25. 25.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.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (b) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
30. 30.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, so Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (d) Joseph painted a boat on the wall.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
34. 34.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, but we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) Our school has a big library. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
39. 39.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The room was dark. I switched on the lamp.” (a) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp.
40. 40.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too.

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