Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 315 · 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) yet (b) so (c) or
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.
4. 4.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, but we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, or we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) The plants died because nobody watered them. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
7. 7.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The milk was sour. Mum threw it away.” (a) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
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.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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.
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (d) Joseph painted a boat on the wall.
21. 21.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, and Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (d) Our school has a big library.
24. 24.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, yet his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
25. 25.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, or her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
27. 27.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, or it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
31. 31.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
33. 33.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) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (c) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (d) It was late; the shops were closed.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plants died because nobody watered them. (b) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
40. 40.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, so he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match.

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