Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 376 · 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) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) Our school has a big library. (d) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The house which has a blue door is ours. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) We hope that it will not rain. (c) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (d) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art.
6. 6.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, so Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
10. 10.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.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, but we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, or we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (d) Although the box was small, it was very heavy.
25. 25.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The room was dark. I switched on the lamp.” (a) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
27. 27.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, or the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (d) Manav kicked the ball over the fence.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
30. 30.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, but it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain.
31. 31.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, or you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt.
32. 32.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, so it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, or it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The teacher said that we did well. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
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.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.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
38. 38.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, or her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) but (b) so (c) or

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