Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 463 · 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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The house which has a blue door is ours. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) Joseph painted a boat on the wall.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
5. 5.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, or we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Mum said that dinner was ready. (c) The match ended; everyone went home. (d) Manav kicked the ball over the fence.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (d) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
22. 22.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
23. 23.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, yet his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (d) We hope that it will not rain.
28. 28.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.
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.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.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (c) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) so (c) or

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