Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 288 · 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 sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (d) The match ended; everyone went home.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.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, so he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (d) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (c) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
13. 13.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, but I drank some water.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The house which has a blue door is ours. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (b) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
24. 24.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) Our school has a big library. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (b) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) The house which has a blue door is ours. (c) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The house which has a blue door is ours. (d) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I know that the earth is round. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (d) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) The teacher said that we did well.
40. 40.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, yet her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too.

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