Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 383 · 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) Our school has a big library. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) I know that the earth is round.
2. 2.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, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
11. 11.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, or he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match.
12. 12.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, or I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (b) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
17. 17.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.
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, so we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) The match ended; everyone went home.
29. 29.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, and your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, so your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The test was hard. Zoya got full marks.” (a) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
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, or my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) Mum said that dinner was ready.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.

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