Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 294 · 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 shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The shop was closed, but we went home. (c) The shop was closed, or we went home.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
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) It was late the shops were closed. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) It was late, the shops were closed.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “You must hold the rail. You may slip.” (a) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, so you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, and you may slip.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The test was hard. Zoya got full marks.” (a) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you heat ice, it melts. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) The river flows past our village. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
13. 13.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, or Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
17. 17.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, or it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, so it was very heavy.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
21. 21.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The room was dark. I switched on the lamp.” (a) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) You will catch the bus if you leave now.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (d) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.
25. 25.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, or Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away.
26. 26.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You should eat now. Your food will get cold.” (a) You should eat now, so your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, and your food will get cold.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (d) We hope that it will not rain.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum said that dinner was ready. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
33. 33.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Ananya passed the test. Her friends passed it too.” (a) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (c) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (d) The lights went out; we lit a candle.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (d) You will catch the bus if you leave now.
39. 39.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, and he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
40. 40.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.

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