Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 198 · 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 is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “You should eat now. Your food will get cold.” (a) You should eat now, and your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, so your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (b) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (c) The match ended; everyone went home. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
3. 3.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
5. 5.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.
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 dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
8. 8.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, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Mum said that dinner was ready. (c) Our class visited the science museum. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Our class visited the science museum. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
16. 16.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, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
19. 19.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, or you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
21. 21.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, or Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
25. 25.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.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
29. 29.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, or my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
30. 30.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, or you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, so you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, and you may slip.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
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 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.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) Kabir thinks that the test is easy.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (b) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The mango was sweet although it looked green.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) You will catch the bus if you leave now.

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