Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 464 · 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 baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (b) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
7. 7.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, but we went home. (b) The shop was closed, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
9. 9.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, so you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) When the light turned green, the cars moved.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.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, or Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The match ended; everyone went home. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (d) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (d) We stayed indoors because it was raining.
23. 23.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, so he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) Mum said that dinner was ready. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
32. 32.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, so he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
34. 34.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
37. 37.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.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We hope that it will not rain. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.

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