Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 172 · 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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
4. 4.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, so it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
9. 9.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, or your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, and your food will get cold.
10. 10.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, but Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.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, or Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The match ended; everyone went home. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
15. 15.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, or you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.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, or he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (d) Joseph painted a boat on the wall.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
23. 23.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, yet the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (d) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) Although the box was small, it was very heavy.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (d) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
35. 35.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (d) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) so (c) or

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