Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 319 · 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:
   “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) Our school has a big library.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plants died because nobody watered them. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) The house which has a blue door is ours. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) The house which has a blue door is ours. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
14. 14.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.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (b) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (d) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (c) We hope that it will not rain. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
28. 28.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, and you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, so you may slip.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
32. 32.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, yet he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (b) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) The match ended; everyone went home. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.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, so Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.

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