Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 442 · 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 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.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (b) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
6. 6.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, so we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
9. 9.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The shop was closed, but we went home. (c) The shop was closed, or we went home.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
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?
    “Farhan had a fever. He came to the match.” (a) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match.
13. 13.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, or Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (b) Mum said that dinner was ready. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
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 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.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (d) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (d) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
23. 23.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, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) The river flows past our village. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) The river flows past our village. (c) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (d) It was late; the shops were closed.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
32. 32.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, so Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
33. 33.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) We hope that it will not rain. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
40. 40.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, or we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, and we will miss the train.

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