Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 151 · 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?
   “You must wear a helmet. You may get hurt.” (a) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
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 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.
4. 4.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, or she did not answer.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
11. 11.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.
12. 12.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, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp.
13. 13.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, so Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
16. 16.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, so we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
21. 21.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, or Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The house which has a blue door is ours. (b) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) It was late; the shops were closed.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.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, and we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, so we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (d) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) We hope that it will not rain. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) If you heat ice, it melts. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (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.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.
37. 37.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.

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