Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 414 · 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) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
4. 4.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, or we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (d) The lights went out; we lit a candle.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) When the light turned green, the cars moved.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
10. 10.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Our team practised hard. We won the cup.” (a) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) If you heat ice, it melts. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
18. 18.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, or we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (d) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) If you heat ice, it melts. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
25. 25.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, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp.
26. 26.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, so it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, or it was very sweet.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
31. 31.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.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, or we went home. (b) The shop was closed, but we went home. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
34. 34.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, or Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top.
35. 35.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
40. 40.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, so he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.

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