Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 42 · 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) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (d) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
6. 6.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.
7. 7.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, so I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, or I drank some water.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.
9. 9.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, or I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
11. 11.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “We must leave now. We will miss the train.” (a) We must leave now, so we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, and we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (d) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.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, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
25. 25.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.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The teacher said that we did well. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
32. 32.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.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (b) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
39. 39.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, or he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plants died because nobody watered them. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (d) The match ended; everyone went home.

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