Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 336 · 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:
   “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (b) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) The river flows past our village.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We thanked the man who found our dog. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
10. 10.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, or it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, so it was very heavy.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
13. 13.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.
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 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.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) You will catch the bus if you leave now.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) I know that the earth is round. (d) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.
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 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.
27. 27.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, so Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away.
28. 28.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, or he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
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, or your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, so your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, and your food will get cold.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The teacher said that we did well. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
39. 39.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, but Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) so (c) but

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