Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 13 · 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) or (b) yet (c) and
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
4. 4.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The box was small. It was very heavy.” (a) The box was small, so it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, or it was very heavy.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (d) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (c) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (d) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
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.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
32. 32.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, so he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) The match ended; everyone went home.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) It was late; the shops were closed. (d) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The river flows past our village. (c) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (d) The boy who won the race is my cousin.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) or (b) but (c) so

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