Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 127 · 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 road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (d) We ate the cake which Grandma baked.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We thanked the man who found our dog. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) The book which I borrowed is about birds.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
9. 9.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.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The plants died because nobody watered them. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) Our school has a big library. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
19. 19.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, and you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
22. 22.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, and his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too.
23. 23.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, so he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
24. 24.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, or Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) Manav kicked the ball over the fence.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (d) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
33. 33.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, yet Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
35. 35.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.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.

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