Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 343 · 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:
   “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (d) Kabir thinks that the test is easy.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (d) We ate the cake which Grandma baked.
6. 6.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, or she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, so she did not answer.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) The match ended; everyone went home. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
15. 15.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.
16. 16.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, or he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (c) Our class visited the science museum. (d) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
27. 27.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The dog was hungry. The cat was hungry too.” (a) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (d) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (d) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) so (c) or

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