Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 310 · 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 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.
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, or he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race.
3. 3.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, yet the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
5. 5.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “You must wear a helmet. You may get hurt.” (a) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) Our class visited the science museum. (d) When the rain stopped, we went out to play.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, but I drank some water.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
15. 15.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.
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, yet her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
21. 21.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, yet my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (d) It was late; the shops were closed.
23. 23.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) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
24. 24.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, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
26. 26.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, so it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
28. 28.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) I know that the earth is round. (d) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet

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