Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 138 · 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?
   “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.
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.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, and the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too.
4. 4.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, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) I know that the earth is round. (d) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
11. 11.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The test was hard. Zoya got full marks.” (a) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
14. 14.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, or it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, so it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
18. 18.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, or you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi.
22. 22.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, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) We hope that it will not rain. (d) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
36. 36.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.
37. 37.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, yet his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.

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