Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 337 · 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) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) Our school has a big library.
2. 2.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, or I drank some water.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.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, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
17. 17.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, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.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, and your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, so your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (d) Kabir thinks that the test is easy.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) The plants died because nobody watered them. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum said that dinner was ready. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The teacher said that we did well. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
33. 33.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, but we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) The match ended; everyone went home.
35. 35.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, so it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, or it was very heavy.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.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.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) We hope that it will not rain. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (d) The bell rang; the children ran out.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) Mum said that dinner was ready. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.

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