Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 265 · 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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) You will catch the bus if you leave now.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) Our class visited the science museum. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (b) The teacher said that we did well. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (b) The match ended; everyone went home. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
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:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
17. 17.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, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (d) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
34. 34.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.
35. 35.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, but it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, or it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, so it was very heavy.
36. 36.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too.
37. 37.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, and you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, so you may slip.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The school band played the national anthem.

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