Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 523 · 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 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.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (d) We stayed indoors because it was raining.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.
5. 5.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train.
6. 6.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The dog was hungry. The cat was hungry too.” (a) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) The house which has a blue door is ours. (c) The match ended; everyone went home. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
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?
   “Kabir must run fast. He will lose the race.” (a) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (c) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
12. 12.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, or her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.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.
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, or she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, so she did not answer.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
18. 18.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, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The kite which Dad made for me is red.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.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, or it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) Joseph painted a boat on the wall.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
28. 28.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, but we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, or we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
30. 30.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
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, 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.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
36. 36.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, so it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
37. 37.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.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (d) The plants died because nobody watered them.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.

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