Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 192 · 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) Riya loves maths her brother loves art. (b) Riya loves maths, her brother loves art. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) I know that the earth is round. (d) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The house which has a blue door is ours. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (d) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
8. 8.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.
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, so we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly.
10. 10.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, or the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too.
11. 11.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, yet Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (d) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
20. 20.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, but we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (b) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (d) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (d) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (d) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
30. 30.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, or he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) When the light turned green, the cars moved.
33. 33.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, or he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We hope that it will not rain. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
35. 35.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, or her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
40. 40.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) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.

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