Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 421 · 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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
2. 2.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, and he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
3. 3.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, but I drank some water.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (d) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
7. 7.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.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
16. 16.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, so we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
24. 24.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, or it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.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, yet her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too.
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 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, or it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
33. 33.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, but Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
38. 38.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You must wear a helmet. You may get hurt.” (a) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.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.

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