Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 206 · 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) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (c) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
4. 4.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, or you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, so you may slip.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
14. 14.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) Our class visited the science museum. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
16. 16.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Farhan had a fever. He came to the match.” (a) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (d) When the rain stopped, we went out to play.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) The teacher said that we did well. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
24. 24.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (b) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (d) The bell rang; the children ran out.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
33. 33.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, or I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
34. 34.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, or I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, but I drank some water.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.
36. 36.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, but it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, so it was very heavy.
37. 37.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, so you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We hope that it will not rain. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.

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