Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 229 · 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 bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
6. 6.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.
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.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.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
10. 10.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, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Mum said that dinner was ready. (d) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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, but we went home. (c) The shop was closed, or we went home.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.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, so you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
19. 19.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, so Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
23. 23.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) The mango was sweet although it looked green.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
29. 29.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, or he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.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, so we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, and we will miss the train.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (d) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) The river flows past our village.
37. 37.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.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.

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