Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 267 · 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 box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (b) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) We hope that it will not rain. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
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 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, and we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, so we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
9. 9.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, so we went home. (c) The shop was closed, or we went home.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
12. 12.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The hill was steep. Grandpa reached the top.” (a) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I know that the earth is round. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) Manav kicked the ball over the fence.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
18. 18.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.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (d) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (c) We thanked the man who found our dog. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
27. 27.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The mango was green. It was very sweet.” (a) The mango was green, or it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, so it was very sweet.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) The bell rang; the children ran out.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
32. 32.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, so it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plants died because nobody watered them. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Our class visited the science museum. (d) The match ended; everyone went home.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or

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