Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 209 · 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) Mum said that dinner was ready. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) When I opened the door, the cat ran in.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
9. 9.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, and his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
16. 16.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.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) Our class visited the science museum. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (d) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
21. 21.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, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully.
22. 22.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, or it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, so it was very sweet.
23. 23.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, or Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) Although the box was small, it was very heavy.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) We thanked the man who found our dog. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (d) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, but I drank some water.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) Although the box was small, it was very heavy.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) I called Meera, but she did not answer.

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