Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 447 · 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 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, and the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too.
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 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, or he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match.
4. 4.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
7. 7.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, but it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, or it was very heavy.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (d) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.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, and his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) Mum said that dinner was ready. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
17. 17.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, but we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
20. 20.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, and Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) I know that the earth is round.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (d) Mum said that dinner was ready.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) The bell rang; the children ran out.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
29. 29.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, but Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
33. 33.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.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
36. 36.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) but (c) so

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