Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 354 · 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) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
4. 4.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, yet his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
5. 5.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, but it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) I know that the earth is round. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
11. 11.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, or Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (d) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
17. 17.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) The match ended; everyone went home.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “We must leave now. We will miss the train.” (a) We must leave now, so we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, and we will miss the train.
24. 24.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The mango was green. It was very sweet.” (a) The mango was green, or it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, so it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The river flows past our village. (d) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.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) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
29. 29.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, but I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (c) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (d) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
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, or we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
35. 35.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, so we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) The river flows past our village.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (d) It was late; the shops were closed.

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