Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 432 · 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:
   “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
2. 2.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.
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.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.
6. 6.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, but we went home. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) The shop was closed, or we went home.
7. 7.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The test was hard. Zoya got full marks.” (a) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.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, or Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) The house which has a blue door is ours. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The match ended; everyone went home.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.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, or it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, so it was very heavy.
26. 26.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “It was very cold. We lit a fire.” (a) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, or we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, but we lit a fire.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) It was late; the shops were closed. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
30. 30.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, or we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (d) The boy who won the race is my cousin.
32. 32.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, or I drank some water.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) Mum said that dinner was ready.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and

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