Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 212 · 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 plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) Our school has a big library.
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 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, or the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum said that dinner was ready. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
12. 12.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, so she did not answer.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
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, so he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You should eat now. Your food will get cold.” (a) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, so your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, and your food will get cold.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (b) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (c) If you heat ice, it melts. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you heat ice, it melts. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
26. 26.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five.
32. 32.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, yet it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, so it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, or it was very sweet.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
34. 34.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, but Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away.
35. 35.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, and you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
38. 38.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, but we went home. (b) The shop was closed, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
39. 39.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, and Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too.
40. 40.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.

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