Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 17 · 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 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.
2. 2.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, or I drank some water.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.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, so we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum said that dinner was ready. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
11. 11.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, yet her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
13. 13.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Riya planted a rose. Kabir planted one too.” (a) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
16. 16.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) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) The house which has a blue door is ours.
17. 17.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, or she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The shop was closed, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, but we went home.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (c) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (b) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (c) We thanked the man who found our dog. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) Kabir thinks that the test is easy.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (b) The plants died because nobody watered them. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) The match ended; everyone went home.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (d) The lights went out; we lit a candle.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
31. 31.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The dog was hungry. The cat was hungry too.” (a) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
35. 35.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, or it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (d) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.

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