Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 239 · 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?
   “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, or I drank some water.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.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, or I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
4. 4.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Riya planted a rose. Kabir planted one too.” (a) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
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.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We hope that it will not rain. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (b) The plants died because nobody watered them. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
21. 21.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, or she did not answer.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) We hope that it will not rain. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
25. 25.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, or he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race.
26. 26.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You should eat now. Your food will get cold.” (a) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, and your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, so your food will get cold.
27. 27.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, yet the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.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, so you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, and you may slip.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (d) The plants died because nobody watered them.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (d) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) or (c) so

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