Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 317 · 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?
   “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) The river flows past our village. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) If you heat ice, it melts.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
10. 10.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, but we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
13. 13.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
16. 16.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, so Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
17. 17.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, and her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) If you heat ice, it melts. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly.
22. 22.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, and the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) We hope that it will not rain. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (d) The lights went out; we lit a candle.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) If you heat ice, it melts. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The match ended; everyone went home. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (d) When I opened the door, the cat ran in.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
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:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
37. 37.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.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (d) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
40. 40.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.

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