Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 419 · 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 is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
4. 4.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, yet her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (c) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (d) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
24. 24.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, so Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
26. 26.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, or his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) The match ended; everyone went home.
38. 38.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, so Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.

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