Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 176 · 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 match ended everyone went home. (b) The match ended; everyone went home. (c) The match ended, everyone went home.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (b) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We thanked the man who found our dog. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) Joseph painted a boat on the wall.
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) It was late, the shops were closed. (b) It was late the shops were closed. (c) It was late; the shops were closed.
8. 8.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Farhan had a fever. He came to the match.” (a) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
9. 9.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, so we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
11. 11.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 puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) It was late; the shops were closed.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The teacher said that we did well. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (d) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We thanked the man who found our dog. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (d) The teacher said that we did well.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
30. 30.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, yet her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
32. 32.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, yet her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (d) The mango was sweet although it looked green.
35. 35.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, so we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, and we will miss the train.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
37. 37.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, or I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
38. 38.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, or it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, so it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) so (b) but (c) or

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