Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 48 · 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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
3. 3.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.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
10. 10.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The dog was hungry. The cat was hungry too.” (a) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We hope that it will not rain. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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, but we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (b) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (c) Our class visited the science museum. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) The plants died because nobody watered them. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I know that the earth is round. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you heat ice, it melts. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
24. 24.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) We thanked the man who found our dog. (d) The lights went out; we lit a candle.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
27. 27.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, so it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain.
28. 28.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) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (d) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) The match ended; everyone went home. (c) Our school has a big library. (d) The plants died because nobody watered them.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (d) Joseph painted a boat on the wall.
40. 40.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.

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