Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 422 · 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:
   “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
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, or we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.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, so Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (b) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
8. 8.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, or we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, and we will miss the train.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
10. 10.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully.
11. 11.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, or she did not answer.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (d) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (d) We hope that it will not rain.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The house which has a blue door is ours. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The match ended; everyone went home. (d) When I opened the door, the cat ran in.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
28. 28.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You should eat now. Your food will get cold.” (a) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, and your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, so your food will get cold.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (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.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.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
35. 35.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, and you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
40. 40.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.

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