Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 457 · 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?
   “Ananya passed the test. Her friends passed it too.” (a) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) It was late; the shops were closed.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
8. 8.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, but I drank some water.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.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, or Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plants died because nobody watered them. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (d) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum said that dinner was ready. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (d) Our school has a big library.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) You will catch the bus if you leave now.
22. 22.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, or his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) If you heat ice, it melts. (d) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) Mum said that dinner was ready.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) The kite which Dad made for me is red.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (d) You will catch the bus if you leave now.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
30. 30.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, or we went home. (b) The shop was closed, but we went home. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The match ended; everyone went home. (b) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) The river flows past our village.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (d) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
35. 35.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, or we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, but we lit a fire.
36. 36.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, or it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, so it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum said that dinner was ready. (b) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet

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