Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 50 · 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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) I know that the earth is round. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) I know that the earth is round. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (d) Manav kicked the ball over the fence.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
15. 15.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, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) or (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 baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
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 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, and we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, so we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
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 room was dark. I switched on the lamp.” (a) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) When the light turned green, the cars moved.
25. 25.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (b) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) The match ended; everyone went home. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (c) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (d) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
30. 30.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, so she did not answer.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
36. 36.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, so your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, and your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
37. 37.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.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) Our school has a big library.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
40. 40.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, so it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, or it was very heavy.

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