Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 40 · 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) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
2. 2.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, so it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, or it was very sweet.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (d) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
12. 12.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, or I drank some water.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
16. 16.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) We hope that it will not rain. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) Our class visited the science museum. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.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, yet he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match.
25. 25.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, and you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The bell rang; the children ran out.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) We hope that it will not rain.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (d) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
33. 33.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, and your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
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, and my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.

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