Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 342 · 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) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (d) The match ended; everyone went home.
2. 2.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The shop was closed, but we went home. (c) The shop was closed, or we went home.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (d) The lights went out; we lit a candle.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (d) When the light turned green, the cars moved.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (d) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
22. 22.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, or she did not answer.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
26. 26.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, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top.
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, so your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, and your food will get cold.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) It was late; the shops were closed.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
33. 33.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, but I drank some water.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The teacher said that we did well. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) I know that the earth is round. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.
40. 40.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You must hold the rail. You may slip.” (a) You must hold the rail, and you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, so you may slip.

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