Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 36 · 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 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.
2. 2.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
3. 3.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, so your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, and your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
10. 10.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, so you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, and you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
14. 14.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, so he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
18. 18.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, so it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, or it was very sweet.
19. 19.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great.
20. 20.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Farhan had a fever. He came to the match.” (a) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
22. 22.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, so we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
25. 25.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, or we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, so we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, and we will miss the train.
26. 26.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (c) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (d) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) The teacher said that we did well.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) Our school has a big library. (d) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
37. 37.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, so it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (b) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.

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