Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 441 · 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 was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (d) You will catch the bus if you leave now.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
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 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.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (d) When the light turned green, the cars moved.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (d) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (d) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
22. 22.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, so it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, or it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
24. 24.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, and you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
26. 26.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, and he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
30. 30.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “We must leave now. We will miss the train.” (a) We must leave now, so we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, and we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.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 boy who won the race is my cousin. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) Mum said that dinner was ready. (d) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) We stayed indoors because it was raining.

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