Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 46 · 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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
2. 2.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.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (d) The mango was sweet although it looked green.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
7. 7.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, or it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
8. 8.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, or her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) or (b) and (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 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.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
14. 14.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, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, but we went home.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.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, or I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (c) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) The teacher said that we did well.
20. 20.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
23. 23.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, but we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
25. 25.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, or she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, so she did not answer.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
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, or Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away.
30. 30.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, so Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (d) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.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, yet Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too.
37. 37.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, so Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
39. 39.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.
40. 40.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.

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