Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 162 · 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 bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
2. 2.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, so Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
4. 4.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.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) Kabir thinks that the test is easy.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
11. 11.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, so it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, or it was very sweet.
12. 12.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
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 boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (d) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plants died because nobody watered them. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (d) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
20. 20.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The match ended; everyone went home. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The house which has a blue door is ours. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
32. 32.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, so we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
34. 34.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, yet her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
36. 36.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.
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, and his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so

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