Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 519 · 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) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
2. 2.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, or she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
5. 5.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, so he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
7. 7.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kabir must run fast. He will lose the race.” (a) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (c) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, or she did not answer.
16. 16.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, but we went home. (b) The shop was closed, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The hill was steep. Grandpa reached the top.” (a) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum said that dinner was ready. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
22. 22.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I know that the earth is round. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
31. 31.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, yet Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (d) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum said that dinner was ready. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
35. 35.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, but I drank some water.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
39. 39.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.
40. 40.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, or her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too.

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