Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 364 · 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) 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.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.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, and my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (b) The match ended; everyone went home. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
9. 9.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) Our school has a big library. (d) Although the box was small, it was very heavy.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (d) Joseph painted a boat on the wall.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) Our school has a big library.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
21. 21.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Ananya passed the test. Her friends passed it too.” (a) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) The house which has a blue door is ours. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The river flows past our village.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.
25. 25.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, or your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, and your food will get cold.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (d) We thanked the man who found our dog.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We thanked the man who found our dog. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
29. 29.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, or he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) I know that the earth is round. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
34. 34.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.
35. 35.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) The river flows past our village.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (d) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (b) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.

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