Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 134 · 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:
   “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “It was very cold. We lit a fire.” (a) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) The house which has a blue door is ours.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, but I drank some water.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) The house which has a blue door is ours. (d) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
14. 14.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) We hope that it will not rain.
16. 16.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, or we went home. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) The shop was closed, but we went home.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) We thanked the man who found our dog. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The mango was green. It was very sweet.” (a) The mango was green, or it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, so it was very sweet.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (d) The mango was sweet although it looked green.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
30. 30.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla.
33. 33.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You should eat now. Your food will get cold.” (a) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, so your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, and your food will get cold.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
40. 40.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, yet her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too.

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