Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 168 · 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?
   “The box was small. It was very heavy.” (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, or it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, so it was very heavy.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) We hope that it will not rain. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
5. 5.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, so he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The teacher said that we did well. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) The plants died because nobody watered them. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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, or Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) If you heat ice, it melts. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (d) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) The kite which Dad made for me is red.
20. 20.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too.
21. 21.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, so we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, and we will miss the train.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
27. 27.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.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (d) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (d) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
36. 36.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (c) The house which has a blue door is ours. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.

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