Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 496 · 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 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.
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, or we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly.
3. 3.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, so it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
4. 4.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
5. 5.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, yet his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (c) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.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, so it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, or it was very heavy.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (d) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (c) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
16. 16.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.
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.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.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) The kite which Dad made for me is red.
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, or I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
28. 28.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Ananya passed the test. Her friends passed it too.” (a) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
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) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We hope that it will not rain. (b) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) We thanked the man who found our dog. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
37. 37.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, or we went home. (b) The shop was closed, but we went home. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
38. 38.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The boy who won the race is my cousin.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.

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