Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 262 · 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?
   “The test was hard. Zoya got full marks.” (a) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (b) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) The river flows past our village.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (d) It was late; the shops were closed.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (b) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
12. 12.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.
13. 13.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.
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) Riya loves maths her brother loves art. (b) Riya loves maths, her brother loves art. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art.
16. 16.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, and his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.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, yet her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The plants died because nobody watered them. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
26. 26.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 milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
29. 29.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.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
32. 32.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, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
36. 36.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) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
37. 37.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, but we went home. (b) The shop was closed, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
38. 38.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, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (b) The river flows past our village. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
40. 40.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, or she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.

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