Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 30 · 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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
6. 6.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (d) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (d) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
11. 11.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “We must leave now. We will miss the train.” (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, so we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, and we will miss the train.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (d) When the rain stopped, we went out to play.
14. 14.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, but it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain.
15. 15.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, so I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, or I drank some water.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Imran wore a cap. His brother wore one too.” (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
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, or I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
28. 28.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, so she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, or she did not answer.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The boy who won the race is my cousin.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) The bell rang; the children ran out.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.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, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (d) The house which has a blue door is ours.

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