Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 486 · 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:
   “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
7. 7.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, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The house which has a blue door is ours. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (d) The river flows past our village.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
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, so we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
19. 19.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, and his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
21. 21.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, but I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
24. 24.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, yet Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too.
25. 25.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too.
26. 26.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, or it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, so it was very heavy.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) The boy who won the race is my cousin.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.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, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) Kabir thinks that the test is easy.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (c) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (b) We hope that it will not rain. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Our school has a big library.

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