Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 232 · 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 sky turned dark thunder rumbled. (b) The sky turned dark, thunder rumbled. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (d) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
6. 6.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) It was late; the shops were closed.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
13. 13.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.
14. 14.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.
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, or it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
17. 17.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, so she did not answer.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
28. 28.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, so you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (b) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) If you heat ice, it melts. (d) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
33. 33.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You must hold the rail. You may slip.” (a) You must hold the rail, and you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, so you may slip.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
36. 36.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.
37. 37.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, yet her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you heat ice, it melts. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.

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