Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 163 · 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) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (d) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) The plants died because nobody watered them.
3. 3.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.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.
6. 6.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, or we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, and we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, so we will miss the train.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
10. 10.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, yet his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.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, and you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, so you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) When the rain stopped, we went out to play.
14. 14.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, or we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, but we lit a fire.
15. 15.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, or he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
18. 18.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You should eat now. Your food will get cold.” (a) You should eat now, so your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, and your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (b) The river flows past our village. (c) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
23. 23.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, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (d) Although the box was small, it was very heavy.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
29. 29.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, so it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
40. 40.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, and he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race.

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