Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 203 · 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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
2. 2.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
6. 6.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.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The mango was green. It was very sweet.” (a) The mango was green, so it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, or it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) Our class visited the science museum. (d) The kite which Dad made for me is red.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (c) The plants died because nobody watered them. (d) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) When the rain stopped, we went out to play.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) The boy who won the race is my cousin.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
19. 19.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, and he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
22. 22.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, so Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (c) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (d) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
30. 30.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, so she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
34. 34.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
37. 37.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, or she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.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, so it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, or it was very heavy.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet

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