Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 186 · 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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) The house which has a blue door is ours. (d) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.
6. 6.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, so we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, and we will miss the train.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
9. 9.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The box was small. It was very heavy.” (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, so it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, or it was very heavy.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.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, and his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
21. 21.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, and you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (d) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.
23. 23.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, or Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
24. 24.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, so she did not answer.
25. 25.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, yet he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (d) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
28. 28.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (d) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) The teacher said that we did well. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.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.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) or (c) so

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