Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 322 · 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 shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
2. 2.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, so we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup.
3. 3.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully.
6. 6.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The sky was cloudy. It did not rain.” (a) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (d) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) If you heat ice, it melts. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
18. 18.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The shop was closed, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, but we went home.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (d) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
26. 26.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The boy who won the race is my cousin.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The test was hard. Zoya got full marks.” (a) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.

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