Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 217 · 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 mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Our class visited the science museum. (d) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) We thanked the man who found our dog. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
3. 3.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, and her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We thanked the man who found our dog. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
9. 9.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, or he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race.
10. 10.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The shop was closed, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, but we went home.
11. 11.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, so it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) We thanked the man who found our dog.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
20. 20.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.
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, or she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (d) Manav kicked the ball over the fence.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The match ended; everyone went home. (d) We ate the cake which Grandma baked.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) We hope that it will not rain. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Farhan had a fever. He came to the match.” (a) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (d) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
37. 37.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.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
40. 40.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, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp.

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