Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 182 · 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) 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.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (d) Mum said that dinner was ready.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
6. 6.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, and you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
7. 7.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, or we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
11. 11.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
13. 13.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, but we went home. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) The shop was closed, or we went home.
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 is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (d) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) If you heat ice, it melts.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.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, or I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The lights went out; we lit a candle.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
36. 36.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too.
37. 37.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.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) but (b) so (c) or

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