Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 472 · 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?
   “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.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plants died because nobody watered them. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (d) The house which has a blue door is ours.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) If you heat ice, it melts. (d) It was late; the shops were closed.
11. 11.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, so we went home. (c) The shop was closed, or we went home.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
14. 14.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, so it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, or it was very heavy.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.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, but it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.
21. 21.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, or his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) We thanked the man who found our dog. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
27. 27.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, so she did not answer.
28. 28.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, or we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, and we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, so we will miss the train.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly.
31. 31.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, yet he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match.
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?
    “It was very cold. We lit a fire.” (a) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
37. 37.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.
38. 38.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, so Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (d) We hope that it will not rain.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (d) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.

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