Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 196 · 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 bell rang, the children ran out. (b) The bell rang the children ran out. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
9. 9.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.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (d) We thanked the man who found our dog.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You must hold the rail. You may slip.” (a) You must hold the rail, and you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, so you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (c) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
17. 17.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plants died because nobody watered them. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
24. 24.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, but we went home. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) The shop was closed, or we went home.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
29. 29.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, or it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, so it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
32. 32.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, or his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
35. 35.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, or Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
36. 36.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (d) The river flows past our village.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The match ended; everyone went home. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (d) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) or (c) but

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