Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 299 · 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 hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) I know that the earth is round. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) The house which has a blue door is ours. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
12. 12.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, yet he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (d) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The teacher said that we did well. (b) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
20. 20.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.
21. 21.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, yet it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, or it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, so it was very sweet.
22. 22.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, but I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
24. 24.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, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
26. 26.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, so it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, or it was very heavy.
27. 27.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, or her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) The match ended; everyone went home. (d) If you heat ice, it melts.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (c) It was late; the shops were closed. (d) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
33. 33.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, or your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, and your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, so your food will get cold.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
37. 37.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, so it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
40. 40.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.

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