Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 407 · 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) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
2. 2.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, and his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
4. 4.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.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) We ate the cake which Grandma baked.
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 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.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
15. 15.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, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
18. 18.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, or it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
20. 20.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, or we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, but we lit a fire.
21. 21.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, but he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train.
22. 22.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, but it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, so it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, or it was very heavy.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) I know that the earth is round.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) It was late; the shops were closed. (d) Our school has a big library.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) The house which has a blue door is ours. (d) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
39. 39.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The dog was hungry. The cat was hungry too.” (a) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.

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