Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 365 · 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 tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
2. 2.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 girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (d) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
6. 6.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, but she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, so she did not answer.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) Our class visited the science museum. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
9. 9.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.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
12. 12.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, yet her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too.
13. 13.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, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (c) Our school has a big library. (d) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The teacher said that we did well. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
26. 26.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, or we went home. (b) The shop was closed, but we went home. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) I know that the earth is round. (d) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
30. 30.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, so we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (b) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (b) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
37. 37.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, so you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, and you may slip.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) but (c) so

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