Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 278 · 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 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.
2. 2.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 lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (d) Joseph painted a boat on the wall.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The match ended; everyone went home. (b) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
10. 10.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) You will catch the bus if you leave now.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plants died because nobody watered them. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
18. 18.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, so you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (d) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (c) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (d) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) We hope that it will not rain.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Farhan had a fever. He came to the match.” (a) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
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, or it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) It was late; the shops were closed.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (c) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
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, yet my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
37. 37.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.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
40. 40.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Our team practised hard. We won the cup.” (a) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.

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