Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 223 · 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 puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (d) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) You will catch the bus if you leave now.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
9. 9.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.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.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, and you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (b) Our class visited the science museum. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.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, or I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp.
19. 19.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, or Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
20. 20.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.
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (d) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (d) The bell rang; the children ran out.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) We thanked the man who found our dog.
30. 30.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) The lights went out; we lit a candle.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you heat ice, it melts. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (d) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
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, so we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, or we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, but we lit a fire.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (d) We ate the cake which Grandma baked.

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