Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 144 · 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 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.
2. 2.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) When the light turned green, the cars moved.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way.
8. 8.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
13. 13.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, so Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (d) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
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) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (b) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
20. 20.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The shop was closed, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, but we went home.
21. 21.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir must run fast. He will lose the race.” (a) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) Mum said that dinner was ready. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
25. 25.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, yet Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.
27. 27.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, yet it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, or it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, so it was very sweet.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (b) Our class visited the science museum. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.
37. 37.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, or it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (c) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (d) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.

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