Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 503 · 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:
   “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
5. 5.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, and her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (c) We thanked the man who found our dog. (d) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
10. 10.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.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
13. 13.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, or his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too.
14. 14.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, so we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, but we lit a fire.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.
20. 20.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, or I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp.
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 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.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
34. 34.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, so Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) Joseph painted a boat on the wall.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (d) If you heat ice, it melts.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The teacher said that we did well. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (d) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.

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