Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 208 · 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) The teacher said that we did well. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
7. 7.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.
8. 8.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, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks.
9. 9.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, but I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, or I drank some water.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
11. 11.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.
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, so we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The milk was sour. Mum threw it away.” (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
21. 21.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, or we went home. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) The shop was closed, but we went home.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) We hope that it will not rain. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
31. 31.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The sky was cloudy. It did not rain.” (a) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain.
32. 32.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, so he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.
35. 35.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, yet my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.
39. 39.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The dog was hungry. The cat was hungry too.” (a) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (d) A cool breeze blew across the lake.

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