Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 257 · 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 sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
4. 4.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, but it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (d) When the rain stopped, we went out to play.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (c) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
14. 14.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
15. 15.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, but Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
18. 18.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, so she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
23. 23.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, and your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, so your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (b) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (d) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) If you heat ice, it melts. (d) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) but (b) or (c) so

Free writing skills lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/english-writing-skills