Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 325 · 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 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.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (d) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
5. 5.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.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.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, so Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
11. 11.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, or Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.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, or we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
15. 15.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) We thanked the man who found our dog. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
22. 22.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, or we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, so we will miss the train.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (c) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (d) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (d) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
36. 36.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, so your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, and your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
37. 37.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too.
38. 38.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or

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