Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 320 · 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) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (d) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
8. 8.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
12. 12.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.
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?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, or I drank some water.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) Joseph painted a boat on the wall.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
17. 17.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.
19. 19.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, but I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.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, and you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
27. 27.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, but we went home. (b) The shop was closed, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
29. 29.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.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) It was late; the shops were closed.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) Although the box was small, it was very heavy.
35. 35.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, and we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, so we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
36. 36.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, or it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, so it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
37. 37.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, or he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) If you heat ice, it melts. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) or (b) so (c) and

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