Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 513 · 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?
   “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.
2. 2.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) I know that the earth is round. (d) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
8. 8.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.
9. 9.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, yet his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
11. 11.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.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (d) The plants died because nobody watered them.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (d) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.
18. 18.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, so we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (c) The house which has a blue door is ours. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
21. 21.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The shop was closed, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, but we went home.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
26. 26.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The mango was green. It was very sweet.” (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, or it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, so it was very sweet.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
28. 28.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.
29. 29.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, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
32. 32.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, so Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (b) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
37. 37.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.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) Our class visited the science museum.

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