Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 415 · 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 river flows past our village. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (d) Kabir thinks that the test is easy.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
5. 5.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, or her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (d) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
8. 8.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train.
9. 9.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, or he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.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, and the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The house which has a blue door is ours.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
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, but Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.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, or Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
21. 21.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, yet he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
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:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (d) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (d) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) We thanked the man who found our dog. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (d) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so

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