Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 480 · 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:
   “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
2. 2.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, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top.
3. 3.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, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
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 is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) We hope that it will not rain. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) If you heat ice, it melts. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
19. 19.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.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You must hold the rail. You may slip.” (a) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, and you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, so you may slip.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
32. 32.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, or she did not answer.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
38. 38.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (c) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (d) The school band played the national anthem.

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