Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 484 · 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 sky was cloudy. It did not rain.” (a) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (b) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The plants died because nobody watered them. (d) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (d) Our school has a big library.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) When the rain stopped, we went out to play.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) Mum said that dinner was ready. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
13. 13.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, or you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
15. 15.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you heat ice, it melts. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (b) Our class visited the science museum. (c) It was late; the shops were closed. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) We hope that it will not rain. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I know that the earth is round. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We thanked the man who found our dog. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
24. 24.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (d) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (d) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
31. 31.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, or Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (d) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We hope that it will not rain. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
37. 37.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, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
40. 40.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Our team practised hard. We won the cup.” (a) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup.

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