Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 185 · 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 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.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.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, yet it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, so it was very sweet.
6. 6.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, or it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) When I opened the door, the cat ran in.
8. 8.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The hill was steep. Grandpa reached the top.” (a) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (d) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (d) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (c) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
18. 18.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, so we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
23. 23.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, or his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
26. 26.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “It was very cold. We lit a fire.” (a) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, or we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, but we lit a fire.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla.
36. 36.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, or it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain.
37. 37.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.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) but

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