Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 194 · 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) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (b) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (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) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
11. 11.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, or I drank some water.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
14. 14.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, yet the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (b) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) Mum said that dinner was ready.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (d) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.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, but I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp.
22. 22.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
24. 24.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, so he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
26. 26.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, or Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
27. 27.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
30. 30.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) The river flows past our village. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I know that the earth is round. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
34. 34.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, so it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Our class visited the science museum. (d) The kite which Dad made for me is red.
38. 38.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The shop was closed, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, but we went home.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
40. 40.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.

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