Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 38 · 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) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (b) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.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.
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.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (d) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.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, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (d) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
25. 25.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, so he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) Mum said that dinner was ready. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
29. 29.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
35. 35.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, so Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (d) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart.
40. 40.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, or his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.

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