Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 281 · 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) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (d) Although the box was small, it was very heavy.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
7. 7.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “It was very cold. We lit a fire.” (a) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) The plants died because nobody watered them. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
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, or Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
13. 13.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, or it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
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.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.
18. 18.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, or he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) Our school has a big library. (d) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
28. 28.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, or we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, so we will miss the train.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (c) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (d) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
31. 31.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir must run fast. He will lose the race.” (a) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
33. 33.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.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, so she did not answer.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.

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