Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 499 · 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?
   “Ananya passed the test. Her friends passed it too.” (a) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Farhan had a fever. He came to the match.” (a) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
17. 17.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.
18. 18.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, or I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.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, or his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
22. 22.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, and Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) The match ended; everyone went home. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Our team practised hard. We won the cup.” (a) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) The bell rang; the children ran out.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) The river flows past our village. (d) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
34. 34.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, or she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
37. 37.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You must wear a helmet. You may get hurt.” (a) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) The mango was sweet although it looked green.
40. 40.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.

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