Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 147 · 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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (c) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (d) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
5. 5.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.
6. 6.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, or Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
9. 9.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (d) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The plants died because nobody watered them. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.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, or her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
20. 20.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly.
21. 21.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, or the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
28. 28.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The milk was sour. Mum threw it away.” (a) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
32. 32.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, or it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) When I opened the door, the cat ran in.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) We thanked the man who found our dog. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (d) The river flows past our village.
37. 37.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
39. 39.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, so he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum said that dinner was ready. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.

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