Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 148 · 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 road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
8. 8.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too.
9. 9.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, so she did not answer.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (d) Although the box was small, it was very heavy.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
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, 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.
28. 28.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, and her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too.
29. 29.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, but I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
38. 38.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, but Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and

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