Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 425 · 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:
   “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
3. 3.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.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
6. 6.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (c) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (b) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
14. 14.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, so it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, or it was very sweet.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (d) We thanked the man who found our dog.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
26. 26.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, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
28. 28.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, or Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
33. 33.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, so your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, and your food will get cold.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
36. 36.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, or it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, so it was very heavy.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.
40. 40.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.

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