Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 392 · 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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
2. 2.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.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.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, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp.
5. 5.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, so we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
9. 9.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, so we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (d) Manav kicked the ball over the fence.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
15. 15.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.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) The house which has a blue door is ours. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) Mum said that dinner was ready.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) We hope that it will not rain. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
23. 23.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “We must leave now. We will miss the train.” (a) We must leave now, so we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, and we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
25. 25.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, so your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, and your food will get cold.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (d) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
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, but we went home. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) The shop was closed, or we went home.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (d) Kabir thinks that the test is easy.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
37. 37.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.
38. 38.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, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks.
39. 39.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, or my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) We hope that it will not rain.

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