Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 494 · 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:
   “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
4. 4.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, but Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We hope that it will not rain. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
7. 7.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
12. 12.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, but Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly.
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) The bell rang, the children ran out. (b) The bell rang the children ran out. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
20. 20.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
22. 22.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, but I drank some water.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (d) I know that the earth is round.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.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, and you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
34. 34.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, or your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, so your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, and your food will get cold.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
38. 38.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The dog was hungry. The cat was hungry too.” (a) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (d) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.

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