Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 313 · 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) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
3. 3.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.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
9. 9.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, or we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
15. 15.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, or she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, so she did not answer.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
23. 23.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.
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) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (d) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) We thanked the man who found our dog. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.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, so we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, and we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) When the rain stopped, we went out to play.
39. 39.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “It was very cold. We lit a fire.” (a) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet

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