Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 237 · 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 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, yet he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
6. 6.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, or I drank some water.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (d) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) Our school has a big library. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.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, or she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.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, yet it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, so it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, or it was very sweet.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
24. 24.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The dog was hungry. The cat was hungry too.” (a) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) Our class visited the science museum. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) I know that the earth is round. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The match ended; everyone went home. (b) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) The river flows past our village. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (b) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (d) I know that the earth is round.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
37. 37.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, or you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, so you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, and you may slip.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
39. 39.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Imran wore a cap. His brother wore one too.” (a) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and

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