Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 469 · 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?
   “Farhan had a fever. He came to the match.” (a) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.
3. 3.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.
7. 7.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, and we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, so we will miss the train.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (b) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
14. 14.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, yet his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you heat ice, it melts. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) Our class visited the science museum. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (d) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The lights went out; we lit a candle.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
24. 24.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.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We thanked the man who found our dog. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
27. 27.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, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp.
28. 28.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train.
29. 29.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, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) The match ended; everyone went home. (d) Kabir thinks that the test is easy.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) The plants died because nobody watered them. (d) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
37. 37.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, so I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, or I drank some water.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (c) Mum said that dinner was ready. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) or (c) and

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