Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 524 · 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) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.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, so she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) The match ended; everyone went home. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (c) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (d) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
9. 9.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “You must hold the rail. You may slip.” (a) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, so you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, and you may slip.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
21. 21.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.
22. 22.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.
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 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, yet her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) We ate the cake which Grandma baked.
27. 27.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, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) Mum said that dinner was ready.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) The teacher said that we did well. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
33. 33.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) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) The house which has a blue door is ours. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
39. 39.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, or it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, so it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
40. 40.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.

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