Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 328 · 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:
   “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
3. 3.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, yet the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) Mum said that dinner was ready.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (d) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) If you heat ice, it melts.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The mango was green. It was very sweet.” (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, so it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, or it was very sweet.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
15. 15.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, or it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
16. 16.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, or her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) The plants died because nobody watered them. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
25. 25.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Riya planted a rose. Kabir planted one too.” (a) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too.
26. 26.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir must run fast. He will lose the race.” (a) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
27. 27.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Imran wore a cap. His brother wore one too.” (a) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
28. 28.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, so you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) We thanked the man who found our dog. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
32. 32.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, or Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
33. 33.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, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) We ate the cake which Grandma baked.
35. 35.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, so we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, or we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, but we lit a fire.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (d) Our school has a big library.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) The match ended; everyone went home.

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