Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 329 · 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) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) The plants died because nobody watered them. (d) It was late; the shops were closed.
2. 2.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
3. 3.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, so we went home. (c) The shop was closed, or we went home.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I know that the earth is round. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.
13. 13.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) The lights went out, we lit a candle. (b) The lights went out we lit a candle. (c) The lights went out; we lit a candle.
14. 14.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
15. 15.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, or you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
18. 18.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) The plants died because nobody watered them.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (b) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (c) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The teacher said that we did well. (d) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.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, but it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, or it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, so it was very heavy.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
33. 33.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, but Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.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, or it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, so it was very sweet.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
39. 39.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too.
40. 40.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.

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