Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 285 · 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 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.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (d) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) Although the box was small, it was very heavy.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The shop was closed, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, but we went home.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
14. 14.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, but Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
16. 16.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (d) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
22. 22.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.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
25. 25.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly.
26. 26.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, or we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) The teacher said that we did well. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
34. 34.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (d) Manav kicked the ball over the fence.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The river flows past our village. (c) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
38. 38.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.
40. 40.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) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.

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