Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 416 · 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) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (d) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (b) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
8. 8.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, so we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (b) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
13. 13.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.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We hope that it will not rain. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
17. 17.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, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The teacher said that we did well.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (d) Our school has a big library.
23. 23.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, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too.
24. 24.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
25. 25.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.
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, or it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, so it was very sweet.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (b) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
28. 28.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, so it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, or it was very heavy.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) If you heat ice, it melts. (d) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (d) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi.
33. 33.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, or her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) We stayed indoors because it was raining.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
40. 40.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great.

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