Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 408 · 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:
   “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) We hope that it will not rain. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
5. 5.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
7. 7.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, yet Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
12. 12.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
16. 16.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.
17. 17.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) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) We stayed indoors because it was raining.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
20. 20.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, so it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) It was late; the shops were closed. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The bell rang; the children ran out.
27. 27.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, or she did not answer.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The house which has a blue door is ours.
29. 29.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, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
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, or Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (d) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
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.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (c) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (d) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.

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