Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 390 · 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) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (d) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
4. 4.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The match ended; everyone went home. (b) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We hope that it will not rain. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) The plants died because nobody watered them.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) It was late; the shops were closed.
18. 18.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.
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 is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The box was small. It was very heavy.” (a) The box was small, or it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, so it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) We thanked the man who found our dog.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
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, or he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
33. 33.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
34. 34.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, so you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We hope that it will not rain. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or

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