Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 367 · 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) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The teacher said that we did well. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
11. 11.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, or Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
14. 14.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, or we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
15. 15.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Riya planted a rose. Kabir planted one too.” (a) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
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 like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
22. 22.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, but she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, or she did not answer.
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, yet her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, and 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 children flew kites on the terrace. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) We stayed indoors because it was raining.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) You will catch the bus if you leave now.
27. 27.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The shop was closed, but we went home. (c) The shop was closed, or we went home.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
30. 30.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, so he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (d) The plants died because nobody watered them.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plants died because nobody watered them. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (d) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) We ate the cake which Grandma baked.
40. 40.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You must wear a helmet. You may get hurt.” (a) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.

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