Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 213 · 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 baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice.
2. 2.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, so it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, or it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
7. 7.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (c) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (d) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.
9. 9.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, or you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt.
10. 10.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, so Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (d) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
13. 13.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, or he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
15. 15.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.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
18. 18.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.
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 room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (c) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (d) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
25. 25.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, and he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (d) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice.
28. 28.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, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.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, so it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
33. 33.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, so she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
35. 35.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “We must leave now. We will miss the train.” (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, and we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, so we will miss the train.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (d) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.
39. 39.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “It was very cold. We lit a fire.” (a) It was very cold, but we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, or we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
40. 40.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.

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