Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 474 · 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?
   “The mango was green. It was very sweet.” (a) The mango was green, so it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, or it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) Although the box was small, it was very heavy.
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 is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
8. 8.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, and you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
11. 11.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly.
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 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.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
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:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) Our school has a big library. (d) The boy who won the race is my cousin.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
23. 23.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, and Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
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 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, and your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, so your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) The teacher said that we did well.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) The teacher said that we did well. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (d) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.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, or I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.

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