Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 429 · 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 called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
3. 3.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.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The teacher said that we did well.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (d) The book which I borrowed is about birds.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) The house which has a blue door is ours. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art.
17. 17.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, but I drank some water.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
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.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, so Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
21. 21.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly.
22. 22.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, or it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) The river flows past our village. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
25. 25.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.
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 children flew kites on the terrace. (b) The house which has a blue door is ours. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
28. 28.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The sky was cloudy. It did not rain.” (a) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
34. 34.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, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (d) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi.
40. 40.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, so you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, and you may slip.

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