Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 355 · 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) The school band played the national anthem. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) When I opened the door, the cat ran in.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
3. 3.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
7. 7.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, but Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (d) Kabir thinks that the test is easy.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (d) Manav kicked the ball over the fence.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (d) We thanked the man who found our dog.
21. 21.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, or Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) We thanked the man who found our dog. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
25. 25.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, or she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
26. 26.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, yet it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, or it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, so it was very sweet.
27. 27.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.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
31. 31.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, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.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, and his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The teacher said that we did well. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) The match ended; everyone went home. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
35. 35.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
36. 36.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
37. 37.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, or Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.

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