Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 235 · 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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (b) Our class visited the science museum. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (d) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) The bell rang; the children ran out.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
19. 19.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, or it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
23. 23.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, or it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.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) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (d) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The box was small. It was very heavy.” (a) The box was small, so it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, or it was very heavy.
29. 29.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
30. 30.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, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.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, or Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) The plants died because nobody watered them. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (c) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
40. 40.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.

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