Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 333 · 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) It was late, the shops were closed. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) It was late the shops were closed.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
3. 3.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.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.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, so we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, and we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) Joseph painted a boat on the wall.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
11. 11.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Ananya passed the test. Her friends passed it too.” (a) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
14. 14.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, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
18. 18.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, or we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (d) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) The bell rang; the children ran out.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
26. 26.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.
27. 27.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, or your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, and your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, so your food will get cold.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.
34. 34.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, so we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.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.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.

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