Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 180 · 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:
   “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
2. 2.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, or her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.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, yet his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too.
5. 5.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, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (c) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) We hope that it will not rain. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
11. 11.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The room was dark. I switched on the lamp.” (a) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) The teacher said that we did well.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You must hold the rail. You may slip.” (a) You must hold the rail, so you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, and you may slip.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) Our class visited the science museum. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
18. 18.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, or it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (d) Manav kicked the ball over the fence.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) The match ended; everyone went home.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
28. 28.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, or Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
29. 29.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, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.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, yet Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The kite which Dad made for me is red.
33. 33.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, or we went home. (b) The shop was closed, but we went home. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The teacher said that we did well. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) I called Meera, but she did not answer.

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