Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 275 · 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:
   “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The teacher said that we did well. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
7. 7.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The dog was hungry. The cat was hungry too.” (a) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
17. 17.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.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I know that the earth is round. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.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, or his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Our class visited the science museum. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
29. 29.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, or Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away.
30. 30.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
34. 34.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, but it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, or it was very heavy.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) Although the box was small, it was very heavy.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The river flows past our village. (c) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.

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