Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 491 · 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?
   “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (d) We thanked the man who found our dog.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (d) When the rain stopped, we went out to play.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.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, so it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, or it was very sweet.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) The lights went out; we lit a candle.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
9. 9.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.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.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, or we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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, and you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, so you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) It was late; the shops were closed.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
19. 19.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, so we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, and we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) The plants died because nobody watered them. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
24. 24.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) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) Our school has a big library.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
26. 26.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, but I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (b) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (d) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
39. 39.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.

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