Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 403 · 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 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, but I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
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, or he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (d) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
9. 9.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The shop was closed, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, but we went home.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) or (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 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.
17. 17.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
19. 19.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, but it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, so it was very heavy.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The river flows past our village.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The teacher said that we did well. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) I know that the earth is round. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
34. 34.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Riya planted a rose. Kabir planted one too.” (a) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (d) Although the box was small, it was very heavy.
37. 37.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, yet it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, or it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, so it was very sweet.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you heat ice, it melts. (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.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
40. 40.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.

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