Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 224 · 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 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.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you heat ice, it melts. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
7. 7.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, but Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (d) When the light turned green, the cars moved.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
11. 11.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, but Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks.
12. 12.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, or Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
18. 18.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, so we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you heat ice, it melts. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
21. 21.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, and her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (b) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (c) The match ended; everyone went home. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.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.
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.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, so we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, and we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
27. 27.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The sky was cloudy. It did not rain.” (a) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
32. 32.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, but I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We thanked the man who found our dog. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) I know that the earth is round. (d) Our school has a big library.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.

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