Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 487 · 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) and (b) yet (c) or
2. 2.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, so you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, and you may slip.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) Mum said that dinner was ready.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
9. 9.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, but we went home. (b) The shop was closed, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
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 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.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.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, but it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, or it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, so it was very heavy.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) Our school has a big library. (d) If you heat ice, it melts.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (b) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.
17. 17.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, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (d) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (b) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.
21. 21.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
23. 23.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) Our school has a big library. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
29. 29.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, so she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, or she did not answer.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.
36. 36.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, yet it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, so it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, or it was very sweet.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
38. 38.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, or Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way.

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