Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 204 · 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) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The plants died because nobody watered them. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (d) The match ended; everyone went home.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) Mum said that dinner was ready.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
8. 8.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The hill was steep. Grandpa reached the top.” (a) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
12. 12.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
14. 14.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, and her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
22. 22.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, but Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.
24. 24.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, yet his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum said that dinner was ready. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
29. 29.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, or Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) The teacher said that we did well. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
35. 35.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, or I drank some water.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum said that dinner was ready. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) but

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