Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 293 · 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) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) Riya loves maths her brother loves art. (c) Riya loves maths, her brother loves art.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Our class visited the science museum. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) Our class visited the science museum. (c) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) We hope that it will not rain. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
8. 8.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
18. 18.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, so we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
20. 20.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The mango was green. It was very sweet.” (a) The mango was green, or it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, so it was very sweet.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
25. 25.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, yet the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
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, so he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race.
32. 32.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (d) The book which I borrowed is about birds.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or

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