Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 399 · 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) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) Mum said that dinner was ready. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
8. 8.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, or it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (c) It was late; the shops were closed. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
11. 11.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, but I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp.
12. 12.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
13. 13.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, and her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) yet (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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
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, yet his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, or 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) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) The match ended; everyone went home.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The teacher said that we did well. (d) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (d) Mum said that dinner was ready.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plants died because nobody watered them. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (d) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.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, but Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
32. 32.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, so it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, or it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
38. 38.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, so Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
40. 40.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly.

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