Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 431 · 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) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (d) Although the box was small, it was very heavy.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) We stayed indoors because it was raining.
4. 4.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, or her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
8. 8.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.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.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.
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, so she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, or she did not answer.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (d) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) If you heat ice, it melts.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five.
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) The school band played the national anthem. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
24. 24.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, so it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
26. 26.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, but we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The teacher said that we did well. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
29. 29.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, or you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (d) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
31. 31.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, but I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
32. 32.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, yet his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
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, but it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, so it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, or it was very heavy.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
37. 37.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.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.

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