Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 400 · 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:
   “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.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, so he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (d) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) We thanked the man who found our dog. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (d) Joseph painted a boat on the wall.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (d) We ate the cake which Grandma baked.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
22. 22.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, or we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) Our class visited the science museum. (d) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
28. 28.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, so we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) The plants died because nobody watered them. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.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, and you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, so you may slip.
34. 34.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, but Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (d) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) Manav kicked the ball over the fence.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The teacher said that we did well. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
40. 40.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.

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