Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 245 · 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?
   “Our team practised hard. We won the cup.” (a) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (d) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
5. 5.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.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, so Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We hope that it will not rain. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten.
12. 12.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, or you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The match ended; everyone went home. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (d) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (b) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
19. 19.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.
20. 20.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, or it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.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, or we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, and we will miss the train.
28. 28.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, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (d) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
32. 32.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, and Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
34. 34.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, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, but we went home.
35. 35.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, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We hope that it will not rain. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (d) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (d) I called Meera, but she did not answer.

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