Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 353 · 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) so (b) and (c) or
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
4. 4.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) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
5. 5.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, and you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) Kabir thinks that the test is easy.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
13. 13.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.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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, or you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, and you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, so you may slip.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The room was dark. I switched on the lamp.” (a) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.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, so Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away.
22. 22.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too.
23. 23.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, but we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
26. 26.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Imran wore a cap. His brother wore one too.” (a) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) Mum said that dinner was ready. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
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 children flew kites on the terrace. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (d) Mum said that dinner was ready.
36. 36.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too.
37. 37.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, but we went home. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) The shop was closed, or we went home.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) The river flows past our village.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.

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