Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 413 · 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 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.
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 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.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) The house which has a blue door is ours.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
6. 6.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Ananya passed the test. Her friends passed it too.” (a) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
9. 9.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.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) We thanked the man who found our dog.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (c) Our class visited the science museum. (d) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
20. 20.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, and Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too.
21. 21.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, and his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too.
22. 22.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, but we went home. (c) The shop was closed, or we went home.
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (d) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.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, so it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) The boy who won the race is my cousin.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) We thanked the man who found our dog. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We hope that it will not rain. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The match ended; everyone went home. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The house which has a blue door is ours. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
37. 37.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, so we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly.
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) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.
40. 40.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, and he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.

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