Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 174 · 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) The sky turned dark thunder rumbled. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) The sky turned dark, thunder rumbled.
2. 2.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, or his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Mum said that dinner was ready. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (d) Joseph painted a boat on the wall.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (b) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
10. 10.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly.
11. 11.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, so he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
13. 13.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, but it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.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, but he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
18. 18.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) The teacher said that we did well. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) Mum said that dinner was ready. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
32. 32.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, but I drank some water.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.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, or Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
38. 38.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plants died because nobody watered them. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) The kite which Dad made for me is red.

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