Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 244 · 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 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.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) I know that the earth is round. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (c) The match ended; everyone went home. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
10. 10.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
11. 11.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, and you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plants died because nobody watered them. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) Manav kicked the ball over the fence.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (d) When the light turned green, the cars moved.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
18. 18.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “We must leave now. We will miss the train.” (a) We must leave now, so we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, and we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
20. 20.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.
21. 21.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, and he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (b) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
26. 26.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.
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (d) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
33. 33.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, so your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, and your food will get cold.
34. 34.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (d) I know that the earth is round.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (b) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (c) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) but (b) so (c) or

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