Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 31 · 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) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I know that the earth is round. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We thanked the man who found our dog. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (c) The river flows past our village. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
13. 13.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, and your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, so your food will get cold.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
16. 16.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great.
17. 17.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, yet he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The match ended; everyone went home. (c) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (b) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
29. 29.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, so she did not answer.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (d) The boy who won the race is my cousin.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (d) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
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, or we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly.
37. 37.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, yet Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) Mum said that dinner was ready. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (b) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
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, or her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too.

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