Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 436 · 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 milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) The match ended; everyone went home. (d) When the rain stopped, we went out to play.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (d) When the rain stopped, we went out to play.
4. 4.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The dog was hungry. The cat was hungry too.” (a) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.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, or I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (d) When the rain stopped, we went out to play.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.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, or he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We hope that it will not rain. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) The river flows past our village. (c) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (d) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.
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 crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) Mum said that dinner was ready. (d) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
24. 24.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, so it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (b) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (d) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) The river flows past our village.
32. 32.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (c) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
35. 35.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, or it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.

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