Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 452 · 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 road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (d) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
9. 9.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, or she did not answer.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) Our class visited the science museum. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We hope that it will not rain. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
22. 22.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You should eat now. Your food will get cold.” (a) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, so your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, and your food will get cold.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) We hope that it will not rain. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
24. 24.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, but we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.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.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) The match ended; everyone went home. (b) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) The teacher said that we did well. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
33. 33.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
34. 34.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, or I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (d) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
38. 38.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, and he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) The house which has a blue door is ours. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
40. 40.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.

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