Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 233 · 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) If you heat ice, it melts. (b) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
3. 3.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.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (d) We thanked the man who found our dog.
7. 7.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, so he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (c) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
9. 9.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, and her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) The mango was sweet although it looked green.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
14. 14.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, so it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, or it was very sweet.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum said that dinner was ready. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) When I opened the door, the cat ran in.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) It was late; the shops were closed. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (d) You will catch the bus if you leave now.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
27. 27.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, or Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (d) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
29. 29.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, so we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (d) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (d) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (b) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.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.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
39. 39.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.
40. 40.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, so she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer.

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