Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 183 · 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 is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) The match ended; everyone went home.
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
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 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.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
15. 15.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, or he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The milk was sour. Mum threw it away.” (a) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (c) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (d) Manav kicked the ball over the fence.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) We ate the cake which Grandma baked.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We thanked the man who found our dog. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or

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