Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 137 · 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?
   “It was very cold. We lit a fire.” (a) It was very cold, but we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, or we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
4. 4.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Farhan had a fever. He came to the match.” (a) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
6. 6.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, but she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, so she did not answer.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) The teacher said that we did well.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) Our school has a big library. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “We must leave now. We will miss the train.” (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, and we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, so we will miss the train.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
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.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
18. 18.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
20. 20.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, so your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, and your food will get cold.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
24. 24.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The dog was hungry. The cat was hungry too.” (a) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) The teacher said that we did well.
26. 26.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, yet her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) The bell rang; the children ran out.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) We thanked the man who found our dog.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (c) The river flows past our village. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.

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