Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 128 · 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?
   “Imran wore a cap. His brother wore one too.” (a) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
7. 7.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.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
12. 12.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) When I opened the door, the cat ran in.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
18. 18.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, so it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, or I drank some water.
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
27. 27.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, or we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) Mum said that dinner was ready.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (c) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (d) Joseph painted a boat on the wall.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) We ate the cake which Grandma baked.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) We hope that it will not rain. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
36. 36.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, but Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (c) The match ended; everyone went home. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) We hope that it will not rain. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.

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