Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 216 · 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) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
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.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.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) The teacher said that we did well. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
12. 12.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Our team practised hard. We won the cup.” (a) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
17. 17.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, or his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.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, but she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, or she did not answer.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.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, or Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
23. 23.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Ananya passed the test. Her friends passed it too.” (a) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (d) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (d) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (d) Joseph painted a boat on the wall.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) We stayed indoors because it was raining.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
36. 36.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
38. 38.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, or I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) The house which has a blue door is ours. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.

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